Cunha's Late Deflected Goal Earns Man United Draw at Fulham

Matheus Cunha's deflected 89th-minute equaliser spared Manchester United a third defeat in a week, securing a 1-1 draw at Fulham on Sunday. The result leaves United with just one win in five Premier League games, intensifying scrutiny on manager Michael Carrick. Source: CNA

The Match

Fulham took the lead just past the hour mark when a Calvin Bassey shot rebounded off goalkeeper Senne Lammens and then Lisandro Martinez into the net. United had earlier hit the woodwork through Bruno Fernandes, and Bernd Leno made several fine saves. Fulham looked set for their first league win under new manager Alvaro Arbeloa and their first home victory over United since 2009, before Cunha's late stroke of luck. Source: CNA

Pressure on Carrick

United have lost three of six matches in all competitions and suffered a League Cup exit to Brighton after blowing a 2-0 lead. Carrick accepted responsibility, saying, "It's my responsibility and I'm fine with that. It's not a blame game." Source: Al Jazeera He also brushed off questions about his future: "Thinking about it is ridiculous in the position I'm in. It's just not on the radar." Source: Al Jazeera The Guardian noted that Carrick is 5/2 to be sacked before Christmas, though it called such speculation "a bit silly." Source: The Guardian

What's Next

United head into the international break with mounting pressure, while Fulham remain winless in the league under Arbeloa. Source: Al Jazeera