Iwobi’s Late Winner Seals Fulham’s Upset Victory over Man Utd
Fulham pulled off a stunning upset victory over Manchester United with a late winner from Alex Iwobi. The result left many questioning United’s ability to challenge for titles in the near future. Fulham dominated large parts of the match and should have won by an even greater margin.
The defeat to Fulham, a side with a poor away record, was a blow to United’s hopes of mounting a Premier League challenge. They looked clueless and aimless throughout the game, and even the late equalizer from Harry Maguire couldn’t salvage a point for them. It was a deserved away victory for Marco Silva’s men.
United’s new minority shareholder, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, now has a clear understanding of the gap between the club and the top teams. The performance against Fulham showed that United still have a long way to go before they can compete for titles or even secure a Champions League spot.
The absence of Sir Jim Ratcliffe at the match, due to his limited time in the country as a tax exile, highlighted the lack of pulling power for a game against Fulham. However, it is certain that he was informed of the team’s poor performance by INEOS CEO Sir Dave Brailsford, who attended the game.
Erik ten Hag, who had called for entertaining football to return to Old Trafford, would have been disappointed with United’s lackluster display. The team looked dreadful and failed to create many chances, with their only goal coming from Bruno Fernandes’ rebounded shot.
Fulham, on the other hand, played exceptionally well and could have scored more goals if it wasn’t for some fine saves from United’s goalkeeper Andre Onana. Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi were key players in Fulham’s success and caused problems for United’s defense throughout the game.
In the dying seconds of the match, Fulham’s substitute Adama Traore burst down the right and picked out Iwobi in the box. Iwobi’s side-footed strike wrong-footed Onana and found the bottom corner, sealing the victory for Fulham. The defeat left United deflated and raised questions about their ability to compete at the top level.
Overall, it was a shocking result for Manchester United and a memorable victory for Fulham. The game highlighted the gulf between United and the top teams in the league, and it will take a significant improvement for United to mount a serious title challenge in the future.