Manchester United lucky to escape Fulham with draw after poor display

Manchester United escaped Craven Cottage with a late 1-1 draw against bottom-placed Fulham, who dominated the match and exposed the visitors' lack of confidence and intensity. Fulham outran and outpassed United, winning duels and creating numerous chances, while United failed to register a shot on target until after conceding a comical own goal. Matheus Cunha's deflected strike rescued a point for Michael Carrick's side. The result offers temporary relief for Carrick, but his team must improve their physicality and sharpness. This performance continues a worrying pattern for United, who were fortunate to avoid a defeat that their overall display did not merit.