Manchester United hold on for 3–2 win over Fulham

Manchester United secured a thrilling 3–2 Premier League victory against Fulham at Old Trafford on Sunday.

The victory extended their unbeaten run under interim manager Michael Carrick and strengthening their hold on a top-four spot, according to the Guardian.

United took control early through Casemiro, who headed home a well-placed cross in the 19th minute to break the deadlock and give the hosts the lead.

Matheus Cunha doubled the advantage after the break, finishing coolly in the 56th minute following a crisp attacking move.

Fulham responded late in the second half, pulling a goal back in the 85th minute when Raúl Jiménez converted a penalty after a foul in the box, setting up a tense finish.

Two minutes later, Kevin curled a spectacular long-range effort into the net to level the score 2–2 deep into stoppage time.

However, United had one final twist in store in the 94th minute when substitute Benjamin Sesko met a precise assist from Bruno Fernandes to fire home the winner, sending the Old Trafford crowd into raptures and sealing all three points for the hosts.

Fulham, meanwhile, demonstrated resilience and attacking threat in the late stages, narrowing a two-goal deficit to draw level before the dramatic late winner.

The Cottagers remain competitive but will rue missed opportunities that could have earned them a valuable away point.

Contributed by Emmanuel Lungu

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