Gary Neville brands Man United an absolute disgrace after Lisandro Martinez own goal, calling it the worst EVER minutes

Gary Neville’s outburst after Manchester United’s 1‑1 draw with Fulham at Craven Cottage has amplified pressure on Michael Carrick, with the former defender branding the Red Devils “an absolute disgrace” and saying the second‑half spell was the worst 15 minutes he has EVER seen.

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Lisandro Martinez’s calamitous own goal gave Fulham the lead, but Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha rescued a point with a heavily deflected strike in the 89th minute. The goal, which bounced off David Affengruber, forced a 1‑1 finish and prevented United’s third defeat in a week.

United mustered 25 shots, yet only 29 total attempts were recorded, and they failed to convert any into a lead. Neville said, “I’ve watched Man United since the age of five and that’s the worst 15 minutes I’ve ever seen.” Absolutely pathetic.” He added that the team “walked around the pitch” and lacked defensive effort.

Michael Carrick defended his side, insisting they had created enough chances and that the lack of shots in the early part of the second half did not equate to passivity. He acknowledged the need to improve but remained optimistic about learning from the performance.

Matheus Cunha, the Brazilian, admitted United only “woke up” after Fulham went ahead, noting Fulham had “more energy” and that United must raise their intensity.

Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa complained about referee Peter Bankes, claiming decisions favoured United, and expressed disappointment at missing his first Premier League win.

United head into the international break in 12th place with five points, their joint‑lowest total after five games in the Premier League era.