Manchester United secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Fulham on Sunday, thanks to a deflected long-range effort by Lisandro Martínez. The match, held at Fulham’s home stadium, saw Manchester United struggle to impose themselves but ultimately clinch three vital points. Despite the slim margin, the win provides a much-needed boost for head coach Ruben Amorim, following a string of disappointing results in the league.
Lisandro Martínez emerged as the hero of the match with a crucial goal that made all the difference. His strike, described as a "lucky deflection" by Fulham coach Marco Silva, was the only shot on target for Manchester United throughout the game. After the match, Martínez acknowledged his fortune but emphasized the victory's significance.
"I think I was lucky, but an important win," Martínez stated. "It means a lot. Not only to the fans, but for us because we have suffered a lot."
Fulham, despite having several promising moments, failed to create any significant threats to Manchester United's goal. The home side came closest to equalizing in the final minutes, but academy graduate Toby Collyer cleared Joachim Andersen's header from a corner off the line, keeping Manchester United's lead intact.
Amad's late attempt to double Manchester United's advantage was ruled out for offside, adding to the tension in the closing stages. However, the visitors managed to hold on, moving them up to 12th place in the league standings, just four points behind Fulham, who currently sit in 10th place.
Fulham's coach Marco Silva expressed his disappointment with the outcome and pointed out the lack of clear opportunities from his team.
"One shot on target from Man Utd — a lucky deflection," Silva remarked, highlighting the narrow nature of Manchester United's victory.
For Ruben Amorim, who witnessed his team suffer a heavy defeat against Brighton last weekend, this win offers some relief amid mounting pressure. The victory serves as a morale booster for both the players and the coaching staff as they look to improve their standing in the league.
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