Manchester United Scores Stoppage-Time Win Against Fulham, Easing Pressure on Coach Ten Hag
Stoppage-time goal by Bruno Fernandes against Fulham stays pressure on Erik Ten Hag after the team's worst season start since 1962 and successive home defeats; Rashford's absence due to leg knock intensifies internal issues.
- Manchester United secured a much-needed 1-0 victory against Fulham on Sunday, with captain Bruno Fernandes scoring the only goal during stoppage time, relieving some pressure on manager Erik Ten Hag.
- Man Utd’s recent poor form had incited a demand for more effort from their fans, sparking fears about the team's future under Ten Hag.
- Despite the victory, Man Utd's issues, including a lack of identity and motivation, are unlikely to disappear, with the team still having not won against a top 10 Premier League team away from home since last November.
- A point of contention was a goal by Scott McTominay that was disallowed due to a 'subjective offside' by Harry Maguire, an incident that raised questions about the use of VAR in officiating.
- Forward Marcus Rashford missed the game following a minor injury and was criticised by Ten Hag for attending a birthday party at a nightclub after the team's loss to Manchester City.