Matheus Cunha rescues Manchester United from defeat: 1-1 draw at Fulham in dramatic contest

On the evening of September 20, 2026, Manchester United had to battle hard to leave Craven Cottage with a 1-1 draw against Fulham. Matheus Cunha's 89th-minute equaliser saved the Red Devils from an away defeat and extended their unbeaten run at this ground to 11 matches. Fulham, who had taken the lead through an own goal from Lisandro Martinez in the 63rd minute, were left to regret missing out on their first Premier League win under new head coach Alvaro Arbeloa. The visitors started brightly. Lisandro Martinez forced a fine save from Bernd Leno with a volley from the edge of the box, and Bruno Fernandes hit the post from a Cunha pass. Fulham created chances through Alex Iwobi, Josh King, Sander Berge and Oscar Bobb, but Senne Lammens was decisive in goal. The first half produced 26 shots, the most in a single opening half in the Premier League this season. Despite the constant attacking, neither side could break the deadlock. The second half slowed down dramatically. Fulham took the lead in the 63rd minute when Calvin Bassey charged forward and saw his shot turned into his own net by Martinez. Manchester United piled on pressure, and Leno made several important saves. In the 89th minute, Cunha struck from the edge of the area, the ball deflecting off David Affengruber and past Leno to make it 1-1. The draw leaves Manchester United level with their lowest points total after five league games in the Premier League era. Fulham, meanwhile, missed the chance to score only their second win in 22 league meetings with United. The result keeps United unbeaten at Craven Cottage and gives Cunha his fifth goal against Fulham in all meetings.