The red devils, Manchester United secured three points being a victory of 3-2 over Fulham on Sunday February at Old Trafford. The clash between the two teams was to ensure that one of the teams finishes the 2025/2026 season strongly.
Manchester United’s win has helped them climb the premier League table to top four, this having an impact to their manager Michael Carrick. While for Fulham, the defeat positions them at number eight still struggling and being optimistic to finish the 2025/2026 season in a better way.
Casemiro’s opener and Manchester United’s control.
From the opening whistle, the red devils looked to take control of possession and proceedings by actively pressing forward. Their attacking intent was sharp thus denying Fulham chances for openings. These efforts paid off at the 19th minute when, Bruno Fernandez made a decisive free kick that met Manchester United’s midfielder Casemiro who rose highest and powered a headed finish past Fulham’s goalkeeper Bernd Leno putting red devils ahead.
Even though Fulham’s defenders remained resilient and limited the red devils from scoring numerous goals, still Manchester United are the ones who carried the greater momentum into the break through their careful control of possession and dominance
Cunha extends the lead in second half.
In the early second half, In the 56 th minute, United doubled their lead. This time Casemiro now turned to be the provider making a precise pass that met matheus Cunha who unleashed a decisive shot into the corner making it 2-0 extending United’s lead. The goal from Cunha has revealed his potential for the club.
At this point, Fulham’s fans and spectators had already lost hope especially noticing that Manchester United were in full control of the game.
Fulham’s fight back
However Fulham refused to be put back and started pressing and threatening Manchester United through the second half and their efforts eventually paid off. In the 85th minute, a challenge inside the box earned Fulham a penalty. Raul Jimenez calmly cut the deficit to 2-1 giving Fulham hopes.
Fulham’s head coach made the right choice after doing tactical changes that shifted the momentum. Kevin a substitute received the ball linked up with Ryan sessegnon, the player struck the ball into the top corner equalising the game and making it 2-2, silensing the red devils in the 91st minute.
Sesko completes everything in the added time.
After the equalizer, the two teams rivaled for the win. Benjamin Sesko emerged the hero extending United’s lead in the 94th minute. Sesko collected the precise assist from Bruno Fernandez and placed the ball at the top corner. The goal restored United’s lead and secured all the three points at Old Trafford sealing a memorable victory for the hosts.
Key performances.
Michael Carrick received praises being a man who has tactical flexibility. Carrick balanced the play with his creative thinking and gave Manchester United a disciplined defensive performance. Bruno Fernandez became a star and continued to shine as a midfielder who has greater potential and power of creating chances. Casemiro also demonstrated his leadership role for the club.
The decisive goal from the 21 year old Sesko as a substitute has become more important for Manchester United. Meanwhile, Fulham’s fightback by Jimenez and Kevin represented an entertaining challenge that nearly gave them three points at Old Trafford.
This victory lifts Manchester United up the Premier League table standing into fourth position. Meanwhile, Fulham’s defeat leaves them sitting comfortably in mid table at position eight.
Conclusion.
Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Fulham will be remembered as one of the most exciting Premier league matches of the season being a resilient comeback from Fulham, and a stoppage time win by Sesko the hero. It reflects United’s potential. Positive hopes remain to United’s players, fans and spectators knowing they have Carrick on their side.
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