Match report

Manchester United Defeats Fulham 3-2 in Premier League Clash

Manchester United
Manchester United
3–2
FT
Fulham
Fulham
Feb 1, 2026

Manchester United secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Fulham in a high-octane Premier League match. Goals from Casemiro, Marcus Cunha, and Borna Sesko were enough to hold off Fulham's spirited fightback, despite Jiménez’s late penalty for the visitors.

Key Facts

  • • Casemiro opened scoring with a goal in the 19th minute (assisted by Bruno Fernandes).
  • • Marcus Cunha doubled Manchester United's lead from Casemiro’s assist in the 56th minute.
  • • Raul Jiménez pulled one back for Fulham from the penalty spot in the 85th minute.
  • • Borna Sesko scored the third goal for Manchester United in injury time (assisted by Bruno Fernandes).
  • • Multiple VAR interventions, including cancelling a penalty and another goal.

Lineups

Manchester United

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 S. Lammens (G)
  • 2 D. Dalot (D)
  • 5 H. Maguire (D)
  • 6 L. Martinez (D)
  • 23 L. Shaw (D)
  • 18 Casemiro (M)
  • 37 K. Mainoo (M)
  • 16 A. Diallo (M)
  • 8 B. Fernandes (M)
  • 10 M. Cunha (M)
  • 19 B. Mbeumo (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Bayindir
  • 26 A. Heaven
  • 12 T. Malacia
  • 3 N. Mazraoui
  • 15 L. Yoro
  • 25 M. Ugarte
  • 61 S. Lacey
  • 30 B. Sesko
  • 11 J. Zirkzee

Fulham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Leno (G)
  • 21 T. Castagne (D)
  • 5 J. Andersen (D)
  • 15 J. Cuenca (D)
  • 33 A. Robinson (D)
  • 17 A. Iwobi (M)
  • 16 S. Berge (M)
  • 8 H. Wilson (M)
  • 32 E. Smith Rowe (M)
  • 19 S. Chukwueze (M)
  • 7 R. Jimenez (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 B. Lecomte
  • 2 K. Tete
  • 3 C. Bassey
  • 30 R. Sessegnon
  • 6 H. Reed
  • 10 T. Cairney
  • 24 J. King
  • 22 Kevin
  • 18 J. Kusi Asare

Timeline

  1. Manchester United
    18' Manchester United Var · Penalty cancelled
    M. Cunha
  2. Manchester United
    19' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    Casemiro · Assist: Bruno Fernandes
  3. Fulham
    42' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Andersen

    Foul

  4. Manchester United
    56' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Cunha · Assist: Casemiro
  5. Manchester United
    64' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    Casemiro

    Foul

  6. Fulham
    69' Fulham Var · Goal cancelled
    J. Cuenca
  7. Fulham
    71' Fulham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Antonee Robinson · On: R. Sessegnon
  8. Fulham
    71' Fulham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Smith Rowe · On: Kevin
  9. Manchester United
    74' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Cunha · On: B. Sesko
  10. Manchester United
    75' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Casemiro · On: M. Ugarte
  11. Fulham
    79' Fulham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Chukwueze · On: T. Cairney
  12. Manchester United
    83' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    Harry Maguire

    Foul

  13. Fulham
    85' Fulham Goal · Penalty
    R. Jiménez
  14. Manchester United
    86' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Dalot · On: N. Mazraoui
  15. Fulham
    86' Fulham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Cuenca · On: Calvin Bassey
  16. Manchester United
    90'+6 Manchester United subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Mbeumo · On: L. Yoro
  17. Manchester United
    90' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Sesko · Assist: Bruno Fernandes

Match Stats

Stat Manchester United Fulham
Fouls 6 9
Pass Accuracy 87% 90%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 14
Corners 3 7
Total Passes 428 576
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 6 6
xG 1.79 1.94
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 42% 58%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 372 517
Shots Inside Box 12 8
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 1 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Casemiro's early goal set the tone for Manchester United, giving them a crucial advantage.
  • ▸ Fulham’s penalty in the 85th minute brought the game back to life but could not prevent Manchester United from securing three points.