{
  "id": 8854704,
  "title": "“Players are thinking…”: Ashley Young outlines major concern for United after Fulham draw",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/players-are-thinking-ashley-young-outlines-major-concern-for-united",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T05:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/players-thinking-ashley-young-outlines-053500094.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ashley Young has highlighted a major concern for Manchester United following their 1-1 draw with Fulham on Sunday. The Red Devils were trailing 0-1 at halftime after Lisandro Martinez scored a goal from a rebound. Bruno Fernandes nearly gave United the lead twice in the first half, and Matheus Cunha also hit the post. However, the Brazilian's shot was deflected into the net in the final minute, salvaging a point for United. The draw leaves United in 12th place in the Premier League table after just five games. Former United stars Louis Saha and Ashley Young have criticized the team's performance, with Saha saying that at times, the players operated at the pace of a charity game. He added that the team needs to play at full speed, and if they can't after 70 or 80 minutes, they should be substituted. Young agreed, stating that the team lacked urgency and belief. United had 29 shots in the game, but only six were on target, while Fulham covered 6.5 km more ground and made 101 more sprints than the visitors. Young also mentioned that the result was crucial going into the international break, as United faces Tottenham Hotspur next.",
  "summary": "5Manchester United salvaged a draw against Fulham from the clutches of defeat on Sunday, 20 September, at Craven Cottage. The Red Devils were expected to respond on the pitch after two consecutive def...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/manchester-united-muslim-supporters-group-calls-for-sir-jim-ratcliffe",
        "published": "2026-09-20T12:05:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}