Cunha’s late, cruel nick: United snatch a point at Craven Cottage

At Craven Cottage Matheus Cunha's late, deflected equaliser hauled Manchester United back from the brink and earned them a 1-1 draw after Fulham had taken the lead through Aleksandar Mitrović. The goal arrived so late that it felt like fate intervening — a nick, a ricochet and relief for Erik ten Hag's side rather than vindication.

Fulham dominated large spells, pressing United's midfield and exploiting spaces down the flanks, while United too often recycled possession without penetration. Marco Silva's setup frustrated United's rhythm and forced them into low-percentage long balls; the equaliser papered over structural problems rather than solving them.

Tactically the game said more about United's vulnerabilities than about Cunha's craft: counter transitions left the centre-backs exposed and required last-ditch defending on more than one occasion. Cunha's movement was intelligent and persistent, and the decisive touch — unwelcome for Fulham — underlined how marginal moments decide modern Premier League matches.

The Guru's verdict is clear and blunt: United have the heart but lack the spine. Expect Ten Hag to tinker with personnel and demand sharper, more direct attacking patterns, and for the club to prioritise a commanding centre-back and a clinical number nine in recruitment; without those corrections, draws like this will become habit rather than drama.