Fulham Triumphs In Stoppage-Time For A Historic Win At Old Trafford

Fulham's manager, Marco Silva, expressed no surprise as his team clinched a last-minute victory against Manchester United on Saturday. The dramatic win was sealed by Alex Iwobi in the 97th minute, marking Fulham's first triumph at Old Trafford since 2003. Despite Manchester United's late equalizer through Harry Maguire in the 89th minute, Silva believed Fulham's 2-1 Premier League victory was well-earned.

Silva highlighted his team's performance, stating, "Definitely, it is clear in my opinion the better team on the pitch won the game." He praised Fulham for creating numerous chances and dominating significant portions of the match. The London side took the lead in the 65th minute with a goal from Calvin Bassey, and despite Manchester United's response, Silva felt his team deserved the three points.

The win came as a blow to Manchester United, dampening the optimism following Sir Jim Ratcliffe's recent partial takeover. This loss was Manchester United's 10th in the Premier League season, interrupting a four-game winning streak and impacting their aspirations for a top-four finish.

Manchester United's manager, Erik Ten Hag, however, remained optimistic. He dismissed concerns over his team's Champions League prospects and emphasized the need to look at the broader picture. Ten Hag acknowledged the impact of losing Casemiro to injury during the game but commended his team for their character and resilience.

Despite the setback, Ten Hag remains confident about the future, citing the emergence of high-potential players and plans to strengthen the squad in upcoming transfer windows. He believes that with key players returning from injury and further squad enhancements, Manchester United will find better balance and continue progressing in the right direction.