Premier League: Manchester United 1-0 Win Against Fulham Brings Hope to Old Trafford

A late, deflected goal from Lisandro Martinez handed Manchester United a narrow 1-0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday, providing a vital boost to their Premier League campaign.

In a match where chances were at a premium, United endured a sluggish first half but showed improvement after the break. Martinez’s 78th-minute strike from distance took a heavy deflection before finding the back of the net, sealing all three points for Ruben Amorim’s side.

Defender Toby Collyer played a pivotal role in preserving the victory, clearing a late effort off the line as Fulham pushed for an equaliser. The win lifts Manchester United to 12th in the table, just four points behind their opponents, who remain 10th.

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After the match, Martinez admitted a stroke of fortune with his goal but emphasised its significance.

"I think I was lucky, but it was an important win," said the Argentine defender. "The most important thing is the three points, regardless of who scores. It means a lot to us and the fans because we have endured tough times. Winning here is challenging, and we must remain humble even after a victory."

The opening 45 minutes lacked excitement, with Manchester United struggling to unlock Fulham’s defence. Emile Smith Rowe and Fulham squandered the best chance of the half when a promising opportunity went begging.

United, searching for consistency under Amorim, had been winless in six of their last nine league games, and their lack of creativity in the first half highlighted why.

The second half saw a more assertive Manchester United. Bruno Fernandes nearly broke the deadlock with a clever free-kick, but it was Martinez’s deflected strike that finally put United ahead.

Despite having just one shot on target all match, United capitalised on their moment of fortune to secure a critical win.

Collyer’s last-gasp goal-line clearance proved crucial, denying Fulham’s Joachim Andersen an equaliser. Meanwhile, Rodrigo Muniz missed two golden opportunities to level the score for the hosts.

Amid late drama, Amad Diallo thought he’d doubled United’s lead, only for VAR to rule his goal offside.

Fulham coach Marco Silva reflected on his side’s missed chances, saying, “We were the more dominant team. We had two or three good moments to score, but I don't recall any dangerous chances created by Manchester United.”

The win marks United’s eighth consecutive league triumph at Craven Cottage and their fourth victory in five matches across all competitions.

While questions remain about their consistency under Ruben Amorim, this hard-fought win shows signs of progress. Up next for United is a crucial test, as they look to build on this result and climb further up the Premier League table.

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