Bruno Fernandes misses penalty, Man United held by Fulham in PL | OneFootball

Manchester United visited Fulham this Sunday for the second round of the English Championship at Craven Cottage Stadium. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. Rodrigo Muniz (own goal) scored for the Red Devils, while Smith Rowe netted the goal for the home team.

With this result, Manchester United remains winless in the competition and is in 16th place with one point. On the other hand, Fulham draws for the second time and occupies the 13th position with two points.

Both teams return to the field this Wednesday for the second round of the English League Cup. Manchester United faces Grimsby at 4 PM (Brasília time) at Blundell Park. Earlier, Fulham hosts Bristol City again at Craven Cottage Stadium at 3:45 PM.

Towards the end of the first half, after a VAR review, the referee awarded a penalty against Calvin Bassey on Mason Mount. Bruno Fernandes had the chance to open the scoring for Manchester United but missed the penalty at the 38th minute.

The visitors only found the net in the second half. After a corner from Bryan Mbeumo, Leny Yoro beat the defense and headed the ball. It deflected off the back of Brazilian Rodrigo Muniz before ending up in the back of the net at the 12th minute.

At the 26th minute, Alex Iwobi received the ball on the left wing and crossed it to Emile Smith Rowe, who finished in the small area to equalize the match.

Other results from the English Championship this Sunday

Everton 2 x 0 Brighton

Crystal Palace 1 x 1 Nottingham Forest

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