Manchester United ratings vs Fulham as Matheus Cunha rescues point after Lisandro Martinez own goal | OneFootball

Manchester United relied on a late Matheus Cunha finish to rescue a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage, after Lisandro Martinez's own goal had left them chasing the game. The result came despite long spells of United control.

According to Goal.com, the display underlined Michael Carrick's work in progress, control without enough cutting edge against a deep block. United recorded 57% possession and 29 shots, yet the breakthrough would not come until the closing stages.

A goalless first half gave way to a frantic spell, and the match swung on 63 minutes when Martinez diverted into his own net. Lammens made six saves and could not be blamed for the concession.

Rashford was replaced by J. Zirkzee on 77 minutes, then M. Mount came on for K. Mainoo at 80. The key switch arrived in the 84th minute when P. Dorgu entered and later supplied the assist for Cunha to level on 89.

Cunha, rated eight, was United's standout. H. Maguire and K. Mainoo earned sevens, with P. Dorgu a decisive seven off the bench. L. Martinez endured a torrid afternoon on four, while M. Rashford struggled on five.

Lammens, D. Dalot, L. Shaw, B. Fernandes, Y. Tielemans and B. Mbeumo were all given sixes. J. Zirkzee managed five, M. Mount six, and Michael Carrick received six for a display that lacked a plan B.

United posted 2.07 xG and won 13 corners, yet too few became clear chances, a structural issue Carrick must address.

Source: Goal.com

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