Cunha's late strike earns Manchester United point at Craven Cottage

On Sunday 20 September 2026, Manchester United travelled to Craven Cottage in Londres for the fifth round of the Premier League. The game began at 12:30 Brasília time, and the visitors fought back to earn a 1‑1 draw with Fulham, with Matheus Cunha netting the equaliser after Lisandro Martínez’s own‑goal had given the hosts the lead.

Fulham opened the scoring early in the second half. At the 18th minute, a rebound from goalkeeper Senne Lammens fell to Martínez, whose attempted clearance struck his own cross‑bar and deflected into the net, handing the home side a temporary advantage. The mishap followed a crowded scramble inside the penalty area after a corner.

United’s response came just before the final whistle. In the 44th minute of the second period, Matheus received the ball on the edge of the box, unleashed a powerful shot from distance and sent the ball home, marking his first Premier League goal for the club this season. The ball flew past the goalkeeper and left no chance for a save.

League positions after the draw

The stalemate left Fulham on two points, keeping them rooted in 19th place in the Premier League table. Manchester United moved to five points, climbing to 12th position after five rounds of competition. Both sides have now completed five matches in the campaign. FULHAM remain 19th while MANCHESTER UNITED sit 12th.

Gazeta Esportiva coverage and fan engagement

The match report was published by Gazeta Esportiva, with the full video available on its YouTube Canal. Fans were urged to Siga the Gazeta Esportiva Instagram page for further updates and to join the discussion on WhatsApp. Com the draw, the club’s media team highlighted the importance of the point. The club's communication team also posted highlights on Instagram.