Fulham 1-1 Manchester United: Cunha’s late leveller at Craven Cottage

Manchester United drew 1-1 with Fulham at Craven Cottage in a Premier League match on September 20, 2026. Matheus Cunha scored in the 88th minute to equalise after a shot rebounded off Lisandro Martínez into his own goal.

Fulham recorded their second point of the season with the draw. Under Álvaro Arbeloa, Fulham secured a second consecutive draw following a goalless stalemate against Liverpool. Despite struggles this season, the club has taken two points from its last two matches against Premier League giants. Manchester United have collected five points from their opening five league games.

United sit 12th in the Premier League and are navigating a hectic September schedule amid increased scrutiny after uneven domestic performances. The draw at Craven Cottage has intensified pressure on manager Michael Carrick. Media coverage and fan reaction focused on United’s inability to build consistent results in recent weeks.

Gary Neville criticised United’s slow start to the second half on Sky Sports, labelling it "the worst 15 minutes" he has ever witnessed the club perform. His comments were made in the broadcast coverage of the match. The criticism followed a period in which United struggled to impose themselves after the interval.

Manchester United’s recent results include a 3-2 Carabao Cup defeat to Brighton and a 1-0 loss to Manchester City, which contributed to concerns over their form. Those outcomes have underscored difficulties in converting performances into wins and goals. The sequence of results left United with limited momentum entering the international break.

United now head into the international break having won only once in five league games, with five points from their opening five fixtures. Fulham remain on two points after their back-to-back draws under Arbeloa, and both clubs will reconvene for their next scheduled matches following the break.