Fulham and Manchester United played out a thrilling 1–1 draw at Craven Cottage on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Despite United taking the lead, Fulham’s late equalizer ensured the spoils were shared in a match full of drama and momentum shifts.
Match Summary
United took the lead when Leny Yoro’s header deflected off Rodrigo Muniz into his own net. However, the lead was short-lived. Emile Smith Rowe, introduced as a substitute, equalized just 93 seconds later, finishing a well-timed cross from Alex Iwobi. Reuters
Turning Points
- Bruno Fernandes missed a crucial first-half penalty, skying the ball over due to a momentary distraction—an incident he later attributed to being inadvertently knocked by the referee. The GuardianTalkSport
- After scoring, Manchester United turtled defensively, a shift that frustrated manager Ruben Amorim, who urged his side to “grow up” and trust their attacking instincts. The GuardianReuters
- Marco Silva lauded Fulham’s response and squad perseverance, particularly praising the timely impact of substitutes like Smith Rowe. The GuardianThe Times
Final Score
Fulham 1–1 Manchester United
- Goals: Muniz (OG, 1–0 United) | Smith Rowe (1–1 Fulham)
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