In a dramatic night of football reminiscent of the glory days at Old Trafford, Manchester United continued their impressive run of form and resurgence in the Premier League, securing their third consecutive victory under new manager Michael Carrick. The hard-fought win came against a resilient Fulham side, with a score of 3-2, in a thrilling encounter at Old Trafford on Sunday evening as part of the 24th round of fixtures.
Early dominance and Brazilian goals
Manchester United entered the match with a clear attacking intent, taking advantage of playing at home. The experienced Brazilian midfielder Casemiro broke the deadlock early, scoring the opening goal in the 19th minute, giving his team the confidence to dominate the first half. The home side continued their dominance into the second half, with another Brazilian signing, Matheus Cunha, adding a second goal in the 56th minute, seemingly sealing a comfortable victory for Manchester United.
Fulham uprising and late drama
Despite trailing by two goals, Fulham refused to surrender, displaying remarkable resilience in the final minutes. The turning point came in the 85th minute when Mexican striker Raúl Jiménez converted a penalty, igniting the visitors' passion and throwing the home side's plans into disarray. Then, in the first minute of stoppage time (90+1), Kevin De Bruyne stunned the Old Trafford crowd with a dramatic equalizer, bringing the game back to square one and leaving everyone stunned.
The "Virgie Time" spirit returns with Cisco
Just when everyone thought the match would end in a disappointing draw, Michael Carrick's men summoned the club's historic fighting spirit, known as "Fergie Time." Manchester United refused to accept a draw, with young striker Benjamin Sissoko taking center stage, scoring the decisive winning goal in the 94th minute and sparking wild celebrations in the stands.
The Golden Square battle and the impact of winning
This victory holds immense strategic importance that transcends the mere three points; it reflects the strong character the team is beginning to develop during this transitional phase. With this result, Manchester United raised their points tally to 41, reclaiming fourth place in the Premier League table and bolstering their chances in the fierce competition for Champions League qualification next season – a competition that represents a key economic and sporting objective for the club. Meanwhile, Fulham remain on 34 points in eighth place, despite a heroic performance from the London side.
