{
  "id": 8865068,
  "title": "EPL: Neville slams Man United’s performance after Fulham draw",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/epl-neville-slams-man-uniteds-performance-after-fulham-draw",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T07:04:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/epl-neville-slams-man-uniteds-performance-after-fulham-draw/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has harshly criticized the team's performance in their recent 1-1 draw with Fulham, labeling the second half as the worst display he has witnessed from the club. United fell behind early in the match when Lisandro Martinez scored an own goal just after the 45-minute mark following a lackluster performance. Neville, who has been a lifelong United fan, was highly critical of the team's effort, stating, \"I've watched Manchester United since I was five and that's the worst 15 minutes I've ever seen. Absolutely pathetic. I've never seen such a lack of effort. What must [Michael] Carrick be thinking?\" In the 89th minute, Matheus Cunha equalized with a deflected shot, but United managed to secure a point. Cunha acknowledged Fulham's increased energy in the second half, saying, \"At the beginning of the second half they put in more energy than us. We cannot accept this.\" However, Carrick denied fitness concerns, emphasizing the team's strong finish. United's draw came after a challenging week, including a loss to Manchester City and a two-goal deficit against Brighton. The team currently sits at 12th in the league standings with five points from their first five games.",
  "summary": "Former defender Gary Neville has slammed Manchester United’s performance in their 1-1 draw with Fulham, calling a 15-minute spell the worst he had ever see Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-neville-slams-man-uniteds-performance-after-fulham-draw/",
  "key_points": [
    "Gary Neville criticizes Manchester United's second half performance as the worst he's ever seen.",
    "Lisandro Martinez scored an own goal in the 45th minute, giving Fulham the lead.",
    "Matheus Cunha equalized for United in the 89th minute, securing a 1-1 draw."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Gary Neville's scathing criticism highlights Manchester United's deep-seated issues, revealing a concerning lack of effort and energy, particularly in the second half, that threatens the team's already precarious league standing.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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        "published": "2026-09-21T06:44:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "EPL: Neville slams Man United’s performance after Fulham draw",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/epl-neville-slams-man-uniteds-performance-after-fulham-draw-8870070",
        "published": "2026-09-21T07:34:40.000Z"
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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."
}