Chad Etukubo
Lisandro Martinez’s deflected shot proved decisive as Manchester United scraped past Fulham with a 1-0 victory at Craven Cottage on Sunday, offering a glimmer of relief for under-pressure manager Ruben Amorim. The win, only United’s fourth in 12 Premier League matches, lifts them to 12th in the table, temporarily dispelling fears of a relegation battle.
The match lacked excitement, with both teams struggling to create clear chances. Fulham started stronger, but United’s goalkeeper, Andre Onana, made critical saves early on to deny Alex Iwobi. The breakthrough came 12 minutes from time when Martinez’s speculative effort from distance deflected off Sasa Lukic, looping over Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno.
Fulham nearly leveled late in the game, but Toby Collyer’s defensive clearance saved the visitors. Meanwhile, Amad Diallo’s injury-time goal for United was ruled out for offside by VAR, ensuring the scoreline remained unchanged. The result left Fulham’s European aspirations dented as they remain 10th, while United continue to search for consistency under Amorim.
