The Premier League clash on Saturday marked United’s third successive match without a victory, following a 2‑2 draw with Everton and a 2‑0 defeat to city rivals Manchester City, while Fulham entered the game having failed to win a league fixture under new manager Alvaro Arbeloa.
United’s early hopes were dented when defender Lisandro Martínez inadvertently put the ball into his own net, giving Fulham the lead and prompting a flurry of criticism of the Red Devils’ defensive organization.
Mid‑way through the second half, United pressed for an equaliser but a potential penalty when Martínez’s shot appeared to strike Fulham defender Bassey’s hand was reviewed by VAR and ultimately dismissed, leaving the score unchanged.
In the 86th minute, United’s forward Patrick Dorgu was introduced for Luke Shaw in a tactical gamble by manager Michael Carrick, who has been under mounting pressure after an unconvincing start to his first full season in charge.
The deadlock was broken in the 90th minute when United’s Cunha fired a shot from the edge of the area that deflected off a defender before finding the net, leveling the match as added time ticked on.
A final scramble saw Fulham’s Charles make a crucial block in the 93rd minute to deny Martínez a clear chance, while United continued to push for a winner in the remaining minutes of stoppage time.
The draw leaves United still searching for a win in all competitions, with their next league fixture offering another chance for Carrick to reverse fortunes, while Fulham remain winless in the league and will look to build on the point earned at Craven Cottage.