Match report
Manchester United Secures Crucial Win Over Fulham 2-1 (Premier League)
Manchester United
2–1
FT
Fulham
May 28, 2023
Manchester United held off a resilient Fulham side to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory at Old Trafford. Despite conceding early through Kenny Tete's goal for Fulham, United rallied with goals from J. Sancho and Bruno Fernandes in the first half to take control. The Red Devils weathered late pressure from the Cottagers to ensure three crucial points in their Premier League campaign.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Manchester United 2–1 Fulham
- • Goals: Kenny Tete (Fulham, 19'), J. Sancho (Manchester United, 39'), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United, 55')
- • Yellow Cards: J. Palhinha (Fulham), A. Mitrović (Fulham), S. McTominay (Manchester United)
- • Substitutions: Manchester United made multiple changes including Garnacho on for Martial, Fred for Eriksen, Casemiro for McTominay
- • Competition: Premier League
Lineups
Manchester United
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 David de Gea (G)
- 20 Diogo Dalot (D)
- 5 H. Maguire (D)
- 2 V. Lindelöf (D)
- 12 T. Malacia (D)
- 18 Casemiro (M)
- 17 Fred (M)
- 25 J. Sancho (M)
- 8 Bruno Fernandes (M)
- 49 A. Garnacho (M)
- 10 M. Rashford (F)
Substitutes
- 9 A. Martial
- 14 C. Eriksen
- 39 S. McTominay
- 27 W. Weghorst
- 28 F. Pellistri
- 19 R. Varane
- 31 J. Butland
- 29 A. Wan-Bissaka
- 23 L. Shaw
Fulham
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 17 B. Leno (G)
- 2 K. Tete (D)
- 4 T. Adarabioyo (D)
- 31 I. Diop (D)
- 33 A. Robinson (D)
- 28 S. Lukić (M)
- 26 João Palhinha (M)
- 8 H. Wilson (M)
- 10 T. Cairney (M)
- 20 Willian (M)
- 9 A. Mitrović (F)
Substitutes
- 11 M. Solomon
- 6 H. Reed
- 21 D. James
- 30 Carlos Vinícius
- 12 Cédric Soares
- 49 M. Dibley-Dias
- 1 M. Rodák
- 7 N. Kebano
- 14 B. De Cordova-Reid
Timeline
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19' Fulham Goal · Normal GoalKenny Tete · Assist: Willian
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39' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalJ. Sancho
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51' Fulham Card · Yellow CardJ. Palhinha
Foul
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55' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalBruno Fernandes · Assist: Fred
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66' Fulham subst · Substitution 1Off: H. Wilson · On: M. Solomon
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66' Fulham subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Lukić · On: H. Reed
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67' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Garnacho · On: A. Martial
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67' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2Off: Fred · On: C. Eriksen
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67' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3Off: Casemiro · On: S. McTominay
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77' Manchester United subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Rashford · On: W. Weghorst
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79' Fulham Card · Yellow CardA. Mitrović
Argument
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80' Fulham subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Cairney · On: Daniel James
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80' Fulham subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Mitrović · On: Carlos Vinicius
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84' Manchester United subst · Substitution 5Off: Bruno Fernandes · On: F. Pellistri
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87' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardS. McTominay
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Manchester United | Fulham |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 84% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 21 | 10 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 493 | 426 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 3 |
| xG | 2.89 | 1.80 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 6 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Accurate Passes | 415 | 358 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 6 |
| Saves | 2 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Manchester United's equalizing goal by J. Sancho at the 39th minute shifted momentum back in their favor after Fulham took an early lead.
- ▸ Bruno Fernandes' goal from Fred's assist in the 55th minute proved pivotal as it gave Manchester United the lead and control of the match.