Manchester United Edge Fulham with Grit and Late Heroics ⚽🔴

Manchester United Edge Fulham with Grit and Late Heroics ⚽🔴

Lisandro Martínez's wickedly deflected strike and Toby Collyer's dramatic 89th-minute goal-line clearance sealed a much-needed 1-0 Premier League win for Manchester United under Ruben Amorim, lifting them to 12th in the table.

Key Highlights 🔑

🎯 Martinez's Lucky Strike: In the 78th minute, Martinez’s shot from the edge of the box deflected off Sasa Lukic and looped into the net, just brushing Bernd Leno’s fingertips. This was United’s first shot on target and came after a dull, defensive display for much of the match.

🛡️ Collyer’s Heroic Clearance: The 21-year-old substitute saved United in the dying moments by heading Joachim Andersen’s attempt off the line, earning celebrations from his teammates.

Match Overview 📝

😴 Slow Start: With only 13 shots combined, this was the lowest shot total in any Premier League game this season. United didn’t register a shot until the 42nd minute, with the game looking destined for a stalemate.

🔥 Controversial Moment: Martinez escaped punishment for a two-footed challenge on Adama Traoré earlier in the second half, which added a layer of drama to the game.

🚫 Missed Chances: Fulham’s Rodrigo Muniz blasted over from six yards in stoppage time, while Amad Diallo had a goal ruled out for offside after a VAR review.

Takeaways 🌟

United's win wasn’t pretty, but it was effective. Martinez’s lucky goal and Collyer’s last-minute heroics showcased the grit Amorim has been instilling in the team. While far from perfect, this result is a step toward stability as United climb out of their recent struggles.