Manchester United drew 1-1 against Fulham at Craven Cottage on September 20, 2026. The result leaves the club with five points from their opening five Premier League matches, placing them 12th in the table.
Following the game, Gary Neville described a 15-minute spell during the second half as the "worst 15 minutes I've ever seen" and labeled the performance "absolutely pathetic." Fulham player Matheus Cunha also noted that his side displayed more energy than Manchester United at the start of the second half.
Michael Carrick rejected claims that his players lacked fitness, asserting that the team finished the match "really strong" and continued to push for a result. The late pressure resulted in an 89th-minute deflected equalizer from Matheus Cunha.
The squad remains without Benjamin Sesko, who missed the fixture due to a recurrence of a shin injury.