Manchester United player ratings vs Fulham: Matheus Cunha to the rescue after Lisandro Martinez nightmare | OneFootball

Matheus Cunha struck in the 89th minute to earn Manchester United a 1-1 draw at Fulham after Lisandro Martinez’s own goal had threatened to decide the contest at Craven Cottage.

According to Goal.com, United’s tactical identity under Michael Carrick remains a work in progress. They controlled long spells but failed to turn pressure into chances with enough bite.

A quiet first half yielded few clear openings before the game flipped on 63 minutes, when Martinez diverted into his own net. United kept pushing and were rewarded late, Cunha finishing after substitute Patrick Dorgu provided the assist. Dorgu had only arrived in the 84th minute for Luke Shaw.

United posted 57% possession and 29 shots, with 2.07 xG, yet 13 corners brought little threat. Their volume of 34 crosses and 589 passes underscored control without incision.

Cunha topped the ratings with 8/10, while Martinez received 4/10 after the decisive error. Harry Maguire impressed at 7/10, Kobbie Mainoo earned 7/10, and keeper S. Lammens, 6/10, produced six saves. Diogo Dalot and Shaw were each given 6/10.

From the bench, J. Zirkzee replaced Marcus Rashford on 77 minutes and was marked 5/10, with Mason Mount, 6/10, introduced on 80 minutes. Dorgu’s 7/10 cameo proved crucial. Carrick received 6/10, his late changes rescuing a point despite ongoing issues against a deep block.

Source: Goal.com

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