Match report
Manchester United 1–1 Fulham: Premier League Draw
Manchester United
1–1
FT
Fulham
May 18, 2021
Manchester United and Fulham settled for a 1–1 draw in a closely contested Premier League match. Edinson Cavani scored early for Manchester United, but a late equalizer from Joe Bryan ensured Fulham secured a point. Key substitutions and cards influenced the game's momentum without changing the final outcome.
Key Facts
- • Manchester United scored first through Edinson Cavani in the 15th minute, with an assist from Bruno Fernandes.
- • Bruno Fernandes was shown a yellow card for tripping in the 19th minute.
- • Joe Bryan equalized for Fulham with a goal in the 76th minute, assisted by Antônio Rildo.
- • A. Areola received a yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct in the 90th minute, added time.
Lineups
Manchester United
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 David De Gea (G)
- 29 Aaron Wan-Bissaka (D)
- 2 Victor Lindelöf (D)
- 38 Axel Tuanzebe (D)
- 23 Luke Shaw (D)
- 39 Scott McTominay (M)
- 17 Fred (M)
- 11 Mason Greenwood (M)
- 18 Bruno Fernandes (M)
- 6 Paul Pogba (M)
- 7 Edinson Cavani (F)
Substitutes
- 26 Dean Henderson
- 3 Eric Bailly
- 27 Alex Telles
- 33 Brandon Williams
- 10 Marcus Rashford
- 31 Nemanja Matić
- 34 Donny van de Beek
- 8 Juan Mata
- 19 Amad Diallo
Fulham
Formation: 4-2-2-2
Starting XI
- 1 Alphonse Aréola (G)
- 18 Mario Lemina (D)
- 16 Tosin Adarabioyo (D)
- 13 Tim Ream (D)
- 23 Joe Bryan (D)
- 29 André Zambo Anguissa (M)
- 21 Harrison Reed (M)
- 14 Bobby Reid (M)
- 19 Ademola Lookman (M)
- 48 Fabio Carvalho (F)
- 17 Ivan Cavaleiro (F)
Substitutes
- 12 Marek Rodák
- 5 Joachim Andersen
- 2 Kenny Tete
- 4 Denis Odoi
- 3 Michael Hector
- 34 Ola Aina
- 25 Joshua Onomah
- 15 Ruben Loftus-Cheek
- 27 Josh Maja
Timeline
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15' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalE. Cavani · Assist: Bruno Fernandes
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19' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardBruno Fernandes
Tripping
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32' Fulham subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Andersen · On: H. Reed
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51' Fulham Card · Yellow CardM. Lemina
Holding
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62' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Rashford · On: S. McTominay
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63' Fulham subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Loftus-Cheek · On: F. Carvalho
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76' Fulham Goal · Normal GoalJ. Bryan · Assist: B. De Cordova-Reid
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83' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Diallo · On: M. Greenwood
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87' Fulham Card · Yellow CardA. Lookman
Holding
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87' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3Off: D. van de Beek · On: E. Cavani
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89' Fulham subst · Substitution 3Off: Kenny Tete · On: A. Lookman
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89' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardL. Shaw
Holding
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90'+3 Fulham Card · Yellow CardA. Areola
Unsportsmanlike conduct
Match Stats
| Stat | Manchester United | Fulham |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 82% |
| Offsides | 4 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 8 |
| Corners | 6 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 535 | 406 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 5 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 2 |
| Possession | 57% | 43% |
| Accurate Passes | 463 | 331 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 5 |
| Saves | 4 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by Edinson Cavani gave Manchester United a strong start, but Fulham remained resilient.
- ▸ Joe Bryan's late equalizer for Fulham turned the game's momentum, leading to a tense finish with neither side able to find a winner.