Manchester United managed to secure a late 1-1 draw against Fulham at Craven Cottage, courtesy of a last-minute equalizer by Matheus Cunha. However, the result did little to ease the growing pressure on manager Michael Carrick following yet another underwhelming performance from his squad.
The match took a disappointing turn for United in the second half when they fell behind due to an unfortunate own goal by Lisandro Martinez. The defender inadvertently redirected the ball into his own net after Senne Lammens had blocked a shot from Calvin Bassey, putting Fulham ahead.
Despite Cunha’s late strike rescuing a point and preventing a third consecutive defeat, the overall mood surrounding Carrick’s team remains bleak. United’s struggles continue as they have won only one of their last five Premier League fixtures, leaving them trailing league leaders Manchester City by a significant margin of ten points.
Pressure Intensifies Ahead of International Break
The club’s form this season has been far from convincing, with three losses in their opening seven games across all competitions. The draw at Fulham adds to the mounting concerns, especially after recent setbacks that have placed Michael Carrick under intense scrutiny.
Earlier in the week, United squandered a 2-0 lead against Brighton in the League Cup third round, managing only a draw. This followed a demoralizing defeat to rivals Manchester City in the Premier League derby, where Erling Haaland scored a late winner in a controversial goal that the referees’ governing body later acknowledged should have been disallowed.
Despite the mounting criticism and difficult run of results, Carrick has publicly stated that he is unconcerned about his future at Old Trafford. Nevertheless, the pressure is palpable as United head into the international break seeking to halt their slide and regain stability.