A dramatic late goal from Lisandro Martinez gave Manchester United a crucial 1-0 victory over Fulham in the Premier League on Sunday! 🙌⚽️
United, searching for only their fourth league win since coach Ruben Amorim took over from Erik ten Hag in November, struggled to create chances in a lackluster first half at Craven Cottage. 😕
But things heated up after the break! 🔥 The Red Devils found some rhythm, and it was Argentine defender Martinez who stepped up in the 78th minute. His long-range shot took a huge deflection and found the back of the net! 🎯💥 Talk about clutch!
The drama didn't end there. Young substitute Toby Collyer made a game-saving goal-line clearance late on, ensuring United held onto their lead. 🧱⛔️ This victory moves Amorim's side up to 12th in the standings, just four points behind 10th-placed Fulham. Climbing the table! 📈
\"I think I was lucky, but it's an important win,\" Martinez told TNT Sports. \"I'm happy with the way we won the game. It doesn't matter who scores – the most important is the three points. It means a lot, not only to the fans but for us because we have suffered a lot. It's a hard win; at this club, the pressure is hard, but we are here. We know how difficult it is. Even a game like today, we have to win and be humble after winning.\"
It's been a tough ride for Amorim in England so far. Before Sunday's clash, United had lost six of their previous nine league games. Ouch. 🤕
The first half was a snooze fest, with United looking short on ideas. 😴 Fulham's Emile Smith Rowe had the best chance but couldn't get his shot away.
United's captain Bruno Fernandes almost broke the deadlock with a clever free-kick early in the second half. But it was Martinez's moment of magic (and a little luck) that finally put United ahead with their only shot on target! 🎩✨
Collyer's heroic block denied Joachim Andersen's header from leveling things up. Fulham's Rodrigo Muniz squandered two golden opportunities to equalize late on. 😬
Amad Diallo thought he'd sealed the win in stoppage time, but VAR ruled him offside. So close! 📺🚫
With this win, United have now secured four victories in their last five games across all competitions. Could this be the turning point they've been waiting for? Stay tuned! 🔴⚫️
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Late Martinez strike earns Manchester United much-needed victory
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