Manchester United escape Fulham with draw after Carrick's late substitutions questioned

Manchester United escaped Craven Cottage with a 1-1 draw against Fulham on Sunday, saved by a late Matheus Cunha goal after a dismal display that included a comical Lisandro Martinez own goal. United were widely criticized for their lack of urgency and intensity for most of the match, with manager Michael Carrick failing to make any substitutions until the 75th minute. Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville called the performance "absolutely pathetic" and the worst he had seen from the club. Cunha's deflected strike in the final minutes secured a point, leaving United with five points from their opening five Premier League games heading into the international break. The result masks deeper concerns about the team's effort and tactical approach.