Manchester United Secure Narrow Win Over Fulham With Lisandro Martínez's Deflected Goal
United's defensive resilience and Martínez's fortuitous strike lift them to a hard-fought victory, despite ongoing struggles under manager Ruben Amorim.
- Lisandro Martínez scored the only goal of the match in the second half, with his deflected shot beating Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno.
- Manchester United's defensive unit, including a back three led by Martínez, Matthijs de Ligt, and Harry Maguire, held firm against a lively Fulham attack.
- Fulham dominated possession and created several chances, with Alex Iwobi and Raúl Jiménez testing United goalkeeper André Onana early on.
- Ruben Amorim's side showed limited attacking creativity, registering their first shot on target with Martínez's decisive goal.
- The victory moves Manchester United to 14th place in the Premier League table, highlighting their ongoing challenges this season under Amorim's management.