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Cunha rescues point for Man Utd at Fulham

Matheus Cunha’s deflected strike rescued a point for Manchester United late on to deny Fulham a first Premier League win of the season. Lisandro Martinez’s bizarre own goal at Craven Cottage had looked set to condemn the visitors to a third consecutive defeat. However, with just a minute of the 90 remaining, Cunha’s shot from […]

Cunha rescues point for Man Utd at Fulham

Matheus Cunha's deflected goal gave Manchester United a crucial point against Fulham, preventing the visitors from claiming their first Premier League victory of the season. With just a minute left on the clock, Cunha's shot from 20 yards struck David Affengruber's deflection, deceived Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno, and found the net.

The goal came as a cruel blow to Leno, who had made several crucial saves throughout the match. Though United managed to avoid a third consecutive loss, they started the campaign in 12th place with just five points from their opening five games, while Fulham are in 19th position with two points. The first half saw United gradually gaining control, with Bruno Fernandes coming close early on when his shot hit the post after a Cunha cutback.

Fulham responded in the latter stages, with a string of chances for both sides, but neither managed to break the deadlock. Marcus Rashford came close with a volley late in the half, but it remained a goalless affair. The second half began with a misfortune moment for United when goalkeeper Senne Lammens mishandled a shot by Calvin Bassey, allowing Lisandro Martinez to score his own goal.

United fought back, with Leno coming to his team's rescue, and Cunha eventually sealing the point for United with the winning goal.

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