Fulham vs Manchester United: 1-1 draw in the 2025-26 Premier League

August 16, 2025, Premier League (Photo: Fulham FC)

The Sunday matchday concluded at Craven Cottage with an intense game that ended in a 1-1 draw between Fulham and Manchester United in the second round of the 2025-26 Premier League. The visitors took the lead in the 58th minute through a header from Leny Yoro, who used his 1.90-meter height on a corner kick. The ball was deflected by Rodrigo Muniz and was finally recorded as an own goal, since the replay showed the shot was going wide. However, the home side’s response came almost instantly.

Substitutions brought in Raúl Jiménez and Emile Smith Rowe, and the latter, just seconds after coming on, capitalized on an Alex Iwobi cross to score with his first touch and level the match.

United had a golden opportunity to take the lead before halftime, but Bruno Fernandes missed a penalty that could have changed the outcome. That mistake weighed heavily on the remainder of the game, as Ruben Amorim’s men once again struggled to impose their style and finish their attacking chances.

With this result, Fulham now has two points at the start of the season, placing themselves mid-table, while Manchester United has only one point after two matches, sitting near the bottom. Beyond the scoreline, the London side showed character to respond immediately to adversity, while the Red Devils continue to leave doubts about their form and the effectiveness of their key players.