Manchester United vs Fulham LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Alex Iwobi scores late winner
Erik ten Hag’s side have risen to sixth but are without a key attacker for this fixture
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Manchester United vs Fulham
Silva will be pleased with what he's seen so far, with his team looking a threat every time they attacked. They've caused United real problems, and he'll be looking for more of the same after the break. The hosts need to make a better start to the second half than they did to the first. They did create some good chances as the game went on, with Garnacho, in particular, looking dangerous.
Manchester United vs Fulham
It's goalless at the break between United and Fulham. The visitors made a bright start to the game, and Muniz forced Onana into a great save with his glancing header from a corner. United didn't even have a shot until the 26th minute, but grew into the game, with Dalot striking the outside of the post from distance. Shortly after, Muniz rifled his own shot against the woodwork at the other end, before Leno stretched to deny Garnacho's curling effort.
Manchester United vs Fulham
Wilson rushes back to get tight to Garnacho but clips the winger's heels in the process. He can have no complaints about that booking.
Manchester United vs Fulham
Into the first of two added minutes here, and Fulham are back in possession, patiently working it out from the back. They look to Castange to make something happen this time, but he can't find a way past Lindelof.
Manchester United vs Fulham
United are looking to make a strong finish to this half as they keep Fulham penned back. Fernandes' corner is taken short to Mainoo, who helps it onto Forson, but his drilled shot hits his own team-mate in the crowd.
Manchester United vs Fulham
Pereira threw himself into a sliding challenge, though Garnacho neatly skipped away from it with little contact. It was a poor challenge either way though, and the Brazilian is booked.
Manchester United vs Fulham
GREAT SAVE! Leno is called into action for the first time in this game as Garnacho cuts inside from the left again. He whips a shot towards the far post from just outside the box, and the goalkeeper gets a strong hand behind it.
Manchester United vs Fulham
GOOD SAVE! Another United attack fizzles out, and the visitors race upfield while the space is still there. Reed helps it onto Pereira, who drives down the left before cutting inside to curl a shot on goal. Onana is at full stretch to push it wide.
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