Fulham 1-1 Man United: Smith Rowe Cancels Out Controversial Own Goal as Fernandes Misses Penalty – Highlights, Stats, MOTM
Story: written by Okafor Joseph August 24,2025
Manchester United’s search for their first win of the 2025/26 Premier League season continues after being held to a 1-1 draw by Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday.
United, who looked sharp in attack against Arsenal last week but failed to score, endured another frustrating afternoon. Bruno Fernandes missed a golden opportunity to put his side ahead from the penalty spot, blazing over after a VAR review awarded a spot-kick for a foul on Mason Mount.
The breakthrough eventually came in the second half when Leny Yoro’s header from a corner deflected off Rodrigo Muniz and wrong-footed goalkeeper Bernd Leno for an own goal. Fulham protested, claiming Yoro had shoved Calvin Bassey, but the goal stood.
Fulham, however, responded swiftly. Just minutes after coming off the bench, Emile Smith Rowe latched onto Alex Iwobi’s cross to level the score with his first touch, denying United what would have been their maiden victory of the season.
United had further chances but were left to rue Fernandes’ penalty miss and defensive lapses, while Fulham looked the more likely winners in the final stages.
Man of the Match:
Fulham defender Joachim Andersen was outstanding at the back, recording nine clearances, winning three aerial duels, and completing eight accurate long passes to keep United’s attack at bay.
Key Stats:
- Fernandes missed his first penalty after scoring 11 in a row.
- United remain winless after two league matches this season.
- Smith Rowe scored just 90 seconds after being introduced.
The result leaves pressure mounting on Ruben Amorim, while Marco Silva’s Fulham showed resilience and attacking intent that could have earned them all three points.
