Fulham vs Manchester United LIVE
Manchester United are still searching for their first win of the new Premier League season after allowing a lead to slip in a 1-1 draw against Fulham. The Red Devils took the lead shortly before the hour mark when Leny Yoro’s header found the back of the net via a wicked deflection off Rodrigo Muniz.
Chasing an equaliser, Fulham boss turned to Emile Smith Rowe and the substitute made an immediate impact by turning the ball past Altay Bayindir with his very first touch of the ball. Despite no goals in the first-half, plenty of chances were spurned. Particularly by Man Utd and the biggest one fell to captain Bruno Fernandes after a penalty was awarded following a VAR review for Calvin Bassey’s foul on Mason Mount in the area.
Usually so reliable from 12 yards, however on this occasion, Fernandes smashed his spot-kick over the bar to sum up an opening 45 minutes for the visitors in which Matheus Cunha hit the post and saw a wonderful effort superbly saved by Bernd Leno. Follow the game back with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Sam Tabuteau at Craven Cottage!
Fulham vs Manchester United latest news
- GOAL! Smith Rowe equalises for Fulham
- GOAL! Yoro heads Man Utd in front
- PENALTY MISS: Fernandes blazes over
Smith Rowe denies Man Utd
18:27 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneManchester United are still searching for their first win of the new season after allowing a lead to slip in a 1-1 draw against Fulham.
The Red Devils took the lead shortly before the hour mark when Leny Yoro’s header found the back of the net via a wicked deflection off Rodrigo Muniz.
Chasing an equaliser, Fulham boss turned to Emile Smith Rowe and the substitute made an immediate impact by turning the ball past Altay Bayindir with one of his very first touches of the ball.
FULL-TIME!
18:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneFulham 1-1 Manchester United
Emile Smith Rowe cancels out Rodrigo Muniz's own goal to earn Fulham a point.
Man Utd still winless this season.
Fulham 1-1 Manchester United
18:20 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+1 min: Dorgu winds up a long throw but fails to get a great deal of distance on his delivery and Fulham eventually win a free-kick.
Fulham 1-1 Manchester United
18:19 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90 min: Dorgu concedes a free-kick in a dangerous position. Fulham will fancy their chances here.
FIVE minutes of additional time has been signalled.
Fulham 1-1 Manchester United
18:17 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne88 min: Now it is Man United’s turn to apply pressure. Two corners won in quick succession.
Second one sees Maguire heads just wide!
Fulham 1-1 Manchester United
18:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne87 min: Man United changes
ON: Maguire, Heaven
OFF: Yoro, Shaw
Fulham 1-1 Manchester United
18:14 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne85 min: A wonderfully crafted move by Fulham but Jimenez can’t take the ball in his stride.
Set up for a frantic finale here!
Sam Tabuteau at Craven Cottage
18:13 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAll Fulham now as they search for a winner. Silva's subs making the difference once again.
Fulham 1-1 Manchester United
18:12 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne83 min: Man United players are being told to attack by the visiting supporters. In truth, Amorim’s side have lacked a spark up front since the break.
Fulham 1-1 Manchester United
18:10 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne80 min: Fulham’s tails are up but can they create another clear cut chance in the final 10 minutes?
Fulham 1-1 Manchester United
18:06 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne76 min: More on Fulham goal.
It is a really good run and finish by Emile Smith Rowe as he peeled off Bruno Fernandes and gambled on the space in behind.
Sam Tabuteau at Craven Cottage
18:04 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThat's how you answer your critics Emile Smith Rowe. Only just off the bench and the Englishman equalises for Fulham. What an impact.
GOAL! Fulham 1-1 Manchester United | Emile Smith Rowe ‘73
18:03 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne73 min: GOALLL
Instant impact from Emile Smith Rowe as he draws Fulham level with his first touch!
Fulham 0-1 Manchester United
17:59 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne70 min: Two changes for Fulham as Muniz and King make way for Jimenez and Smith Rowe.
Fulham 0-1 Manchester United
17:57 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne68 min: Decent effort from Iwobi but he can’t keep it down as Bayindir watches the ball sail over the bar.
Latest Man Utd change sees Ugarte replace Mount.
Fulham 0-1 Manchester United
17:56 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne66 min: Space opens up for Iwobi but he overhits a pass to Wilson and that allows Man United to survive a potentially dangerous situation.
Fulham 0-1 Manchester United
17:53 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne64 min: Replays suggest Yoro will not be credited with the goal.
Rodrigo Muniz own goal it seems. However, the United defender was lucky to get away with pushing Bassey in the back.
Fulham 0-1 Manchester United
17:51 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne62 min: Instant response from Fulham as Robinson and Wilson replace Sessegnon and Castagne
Sam Tabuteau at Craven Cottage
17:49 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLeny Yoro has been superb for United. A really mature performance from the young defender, who had moments earlier produced a brilliant last ditch tackle on Josh King. His header, via a deflection off Rodrigo Muniz gives the visitors a deserved lead.
GOAL! Fulham 0-1 Manchester United | Leny Yoro ‘58
17:47 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne58 min: Manchester United take the lead thanks to a header from Leny Yoro. Effort did take a deflection off Rodrigo Muniz, but the visitors will not care.
Fulham 0-0 Manchester United
17:45 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne56 min: Tete gets a piece of the corner but Bayindir takes control of the situation.
Fulham 0-0 Manchester United
17:44 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne55 min: Oh dear, Mount concedes a very cheap corner. Amorim will be livid if his team fall behind as a result.
Fulham 0-0 Manchester United
17:43 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne54 min: Very interesting that Ruben Amorim has opted against using Mainoo or Ugarte. A transfer message perhaps?
One Man United player who is well worth his weight in gold is Yoro as he makes an important tackle to stop King running through on goal.
Fulham 0-0 Manchester United
17:41 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne52 min: Double Manchester United change
ON: Sesko, Dalot
OFF: Casemiro, Amad
Fulham 0-0 Manchester United
17:40 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne50 min: Fulham are calling the shots early in the second half but the visitors are defending their box well. That said, Amorim is preparing a double change.
Fulham 0-0 Manchester United
17:37 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne48 min: Amad stings the palms of Leno as the Fulham keeper is alert at his near post to make a fairly comfortable save.
Fulham 0-0 Manchester United
17:35 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne46 min: Fernandes was in deep conversation with the referee before the second half began. Wonder if the accidental bump before the penalty was brought up...
KICK-OFF!
17:34 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBack underway at Craven Cottage.
No changes for either side.
Bruno miss
17:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThis is very unlike Bruno Fernandes.
"That is an ugly one"
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) August 24, 2025
Bruno Fernandes SMASHES his penalty over the bar! 😲 pic.twitter.com/z5LKhftUxo
Sam Tabuteau at Craven Cottage
17:19 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMan United have had the better of the game as the half-time whistle goes and would be ahead were it not for Fernandes' wayward penalty.
Cunha has been a real handful for the visitors. Fulham have settled into the contest, but need to show more in attack.
HALF-TIME!
17:19 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneFulham 0-0 Manchester United
Bruno Fernandes penalty miss means the two teams are level at the break.
Fulham 0-0 Manchester United
17:17 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45+1 min: Visitors are clinging on as they manage to get enough bodies in the way to keep Fulham at bay from the set-piece.
Fulham 0-0 Manchester United
17:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45 min: Fulham ending the half strong by winning another corner. They will have to get a move on as only two minutes of stoppage time has been signalled.
Sam Tabuteau at Craven Cottage
17:14 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRodrigo Muniz is a good striker, with a bright future at Fulham. He showed that last season, scoring 11 Premier League goals, and forging a reputation as Fulham's saviour from the bench.
To take that next step, though, he needs to equip himself better when leading the line from the start. Up against Mathias de Ligt he has struggled so far.
Fulham 0-0 Manchester United
17:14 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne42 min: Since the penalty miss, Casemiro has gone into the book and Bayindir has looked shaky from a corner.
Sam Tabuteau at Craven Cottage
17:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneFulham will feel justice has been served as Fernandes skies his penalty. It's a terrible effort from the typically composed midfielder.
Fulham 0-0 Manchester United
17:09 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne37 min: NO GOAL!
Bruno Fernandes, usually to reliable from the spot, but this time he blazes the effort over the bar.
Fulham 0-0 Manchester United
17:07 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMan United have a penalty, and the home crowd are not happy. Bassey fouls Mount but at the same time Shaw has fouled Muniz. Six of one, half a dozen of the other.
Fulham 0-0 Manchester United
17:06 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne35 min: PENALTY MANCHESTER UNITED
Fulham 0-0 Manchester United
17:05 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne34 min: Ooooh, Bassey could be punished here as the referee has gone over to the screen.
Fulham 0-0 Manchester United
17:04 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne33 min: Hearing there is a VAR check for a potential Man Utd penalty!
Fulham 0-0 Manchester United
17:03 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne32 min: Man United threaten again down the left, Fernandes looks to square the ball to a team-mate but Bassey clears for a corner.
Casemiro rises to meet the set-piece but Fulham eventually clear their lines.
Fulham 0-0 Manchester United
17:01 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne30 min: Easy pass to Mbeumo is on for Mount but he fails to make it and is quite upset with himself for not completing the pass.
Fulham 0-0 Manchester United
16:56 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne25 min: Sessegnon looks to play the ball across the face of goal but Yoro’s positioning is spot on and he cuts out the cross.
Fulham 0-0 Manchester United
16:52 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne21 min: Fulham have certainly settled down after being second best in the opening 15 minutes here.
Sam Tabuteau at Craven Cottage
16:48 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt must be said Bayindir is having a really strong game so far. He's made a couple of smart saves and he nearly set up Cunha for the opening goal with a pass right through the heart of the Fulham defence.
After his mistake last weekend, this has been a good reaction from the United 'keeper.
Fulham 0-0 Manchester United
16:47 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne16 min: Bayindir’s turn to make a fine save as he gets a hand to Iwobi’s shot.
Less convincing from the following corner as Dorgu bails out his keeper.
Fulham 0-0 Manchester United
16:44 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne13 min: Leno makes a superb save to deny Cunha. The Man United forward should score after bringing the ball out of the air expertly but the Fulham keeper was equal to it.
Sam Tabuteau at Craven Cottage
16:43 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneFulham have settled down after a shaky start, with Josh King drawing a sprawling save from Bayindir.
A big decision from Silva to trust King again in place of club-record signing Emile Smith Rowe.
Fulham 0-0 Manchester United
16:43 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne12 min: Bayindir is out very quick to make a fine block to deny King who has been slipped in by Sessegnon.
Fulham 0-0 Manchester United
16:41 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne10 min: Sharp play by Man United as Bruno Fernandes forces a decent save from Bernd Leno. Very good start to the game by the hosts.
Fulham 0-0 Manchester United
16:38 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne7 min: Calvin Bassey is very annoyed at the fact he has to go off the pitch for 30 seconds. He got a poke in the eye, but is that classed as a head injury?
Fulham 0-0 Manchester United
16:37 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne6 min: Looks like Sessegnon has started at left-back for Fulham this afternoon. That is a massive surprise.
Sam Tabuteau at Craven Cottage
16:33 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneUnited have started with intent here. Matheus Cunha is finding all sorts of space and has just hit the base of the post.
Fulham 0-0 Manchester United
16:33 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne2 min: Cunha turns and shoots but his effort flies over the bar. Good attempt, early warning signs for the hosts.
Moments later, the Brazilian rolls an effort against the post.
KICK-OFF!
16:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe are underway in this Premier League clash.
HERE WE GO!
16:26 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRight then, the two teams have made their way to the pitch.
Kick-off is next!
Ashley Young speaks
16:25 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne🗣️ "The goalkeeper wants to know who is going to be the No.1"
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) August 24, 2025
Ashley Young speaks about the goalkeeper situation at Manchester United 🧤 pic.twitter.com/nyQkQVBuL5
Manchester United dressing room
16:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBehind the scenes at Craven Cottage as the Manchester United dressing room is prepared before kick-off.
Not long now!
16:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneKick-off at Craven Cottage is around 15 minutes away!
Premier League results
16:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTwo games have already been played in the Premier League today. Everton beat Brighton in the first-ever competitive fixture to be played in their new stadium.
Elsewhere, Crystal Palace have been held to a 1-1 draw by Nottingham Forest.
Crystal Palace 1-1 Nottingham Forest
Everton 2-0 Brighton
Why Bayindir starts
16:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneManchester United boss Ruben Amorim has explained his decision to start Altay Bayindir today.
Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: "It's the kind of decision that the manager has to make, try to see the game, try to imagine the next game and try to put the best players to win the game so I did that."
Team news reminder
16:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneA reminder of how both teams will line-up today.
Fulham XI: Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Castagne; Berge, Lukic; Sessegnon, King, Iwobi; Muniz.
Substitutes: Lecomte, Cuenca, Robinson, Reed, Cairney, Wilson, Adama, Smith Rowe, Jimenez.
Manchester United XI: Bayindir; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Mount, Cunha.
Substitutes: Onana, Dalot, Fredricson, Heaven, Maguire, Mainoo, Ugarte, Sesko, Zirkzee.
Arrivals
15:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is footage of the Manchester United squad arriving at Craven Cottage.
First away game of the season 🔜👊
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 24, 2025
Sam Tabuteau at Craven Cottage
15:50 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne🗣"Putting to bed rumours of his departure."
— Standard Sport (@standardsport) August 24, 2025
"If he can stay fit, you can see him playing a really big role under Ruben Amorim."@tabuteauS gives his thoughts on the today's team news!
LIVE: https://t.co/zg35vlLRKR#FULMUN pic.twitter.com/K58iIeFXvD
Onana returns
15:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThere is a place on the Manchester United bench for Andre Onana. The goalkeeper did not make the matchday squad against Arsenal last weekend, but returns today.
Although, he has not done enough to replace Altay Bayindir in between the posts.
Manchester United change
15:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMeanwhile just one change for the visitors and it comes at right-wing back with Diogo Dalot making way for Amad Diallo.
Summer signing Benjamin Sesko is on the bench again.
Fulham changes
15:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThree changes to the Fulham team that started the 1-1 draw with Brighton last weekend.
Ryan Sessegnon, Rodrigo Muniz and Timothy Castagne replace Harry Wilson, Raul Jimenez and Jorge Cuenca.
Looks like a role change for Calvin Bassey too.
Sam Tabuteau at Craven Cottage
15:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSome big decisions from Marco Silva. Ryan Sessegnon is passed fit, having missed out against Brighton, while Rodrigo Muniz starts.
The Brazilian’s future seems to be at Fulham, but the same can’t be said for his fellow countryman Andreas Pereira, who isn’t in the squad with rumours of his departure gaining traction this week.
Manchester United team in full
15:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneManchester United XI: Bayindir; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Mount, Cunha.
Substitutes: Onana, Dalot, Fredricson, Heaven, Maguire, Mainoo, Ugarte, Sesko, Zirkzee.
Fulham team in full
15:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneFulham XI: Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Castagne; Berge, Lukic; Sessegnon, King, Iwobi; Muniz
Substitutes: Lecomte, Cuenca, Robinson, Reed, Cairney, Wilson, Adama, Smith Rowe, Jimenez
CONFIRMED MANCHESTER UNITED TEAM NEWS
15:16 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLining up for the visitors...
Ruben makes one change to face the Cottagers 💪
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 24, 2025
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➡️ @AmadDiallo_19
🤝 @Snapdragon
CONFIRMED FULHAM TEAM NEWS
15:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is the Fulham team selected by Marco Silva...
Marco Silva's Fulham. 🤍 pic.twitter.com/utKj9lFkYA
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) August 24, 2025
Benjamin Sesko set for a full debut?
15:10 , Arthur FerridgeBenjamin Sesko could be set for his full Manchester United debut this afternoon after he came off the bench against Arsenal last weekend.
Team news is coming up in just a few minutes!
Today's setting
15:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneA lovely day for some Premier League action!
Discontent at Fulham...
15:00 , Arthur FerridgeFulham boss Marco Silva seems to be at odds with his higher ups as he implores them to reinforce his squad, but Shahid Khan has now responded to his public complaints, saying he is proud of the business they have done this summer.
While the Lilywhites have tied Tom Cairney and Kenny Tete down to extended contracts, the squad remains thin, and Silva feels he has started the season on the back foot as a result.
“We will continue – as we always do at this time of the year – to explore all options to strengthen our squad,” said Khan.
Read more from Marco Silva and Shahid Khan HERE!
Predicted Man United XI
14:45 , Arthur FerridgeWith new signings ready to come in and injuries to cover, we took a crack at predicting how Ruben Amorim’s squad could line up today.
Predicted Man Utd XI (3-4-2-1): Onana; Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw; Dalot, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Cunha; Sesko
Doubt: Mazraoui
Injured: Martinez
Standard Sport prediction
14:35 , Arthur FerridgeMan United were impressive against Arsenal and will score plenty more goals this season once their attack clicks. However, there were still some issues in midfield that went unpunished.
In all three meetings last season, there’s a strong argument that Fulham were the better side and just lacked a cutting edge in attack to confirm their dominance.
This will be a test to see how much Man United have improved over the summer and whether the Arsenal performance was simply just a case off raising their game against a bigger side.
Manchester United to win, 2-1.
Manchester United team news
14:25 , Arthur FerridgeMan United could hand a full debut to big-money summer signing Benjamin Sesko at Craven Cottage after the striker came off the bench against Arsenal.
However, Amorim could be tempted to stick with the same front three that started at Old Trafford given how dangerous Mason Mount, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha were.
Another decision for the United manager to make is in goal as Andre Onana could be in line for a recall following Altay Bayindir’s mistake for the Arsenal winner. Noussair Mazraoui is a doubt, while Lisandro Martinez is ruled out.
Fulham team news
14:15 , Arthur FerridgeFulham will once again be without influential left-back Antonee Robinson. The 27-year-old did not play a single minute of pre-season after undergoing knee surgery in May and the Man Utd game is too soon for a return.
Ryan Sessegnon is doubtful after missing the Brighton draw, but Muniz is pushing to lead the line ahead of Raul Jimenez following his goalscoring impact at the Amex Stadium.
Emile Smith Rowe will also be hoping for a start after playing the final 20 minutes against the Seagulls.
How to watch Fulham vs Manchester United
14:05 , Arthur FerridgeTV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage starts at 4pm BST on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR ahead of the 4.30pm kick-off.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog!
Free highlights: Match of the Day 2 broadcasts on BBC One at 10.30pm BST on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
Good afternoon
13:57 , Arthur FerridgeHello, and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Fulham vs Manchester United in the Premier League!
There’s all sorts of animosity in the backroom at Craven Cottage as Marco Silva begs his higher-ups to buy some players. Ruben Amorim, on the other hand, has been spoiled by his owners. Can he make the most of their investments here?
Follow along live for minute-by-minute updates from kick-off at 4.30pm BST and team news as soon as it comes!
