Man Utd beat Fulham 3-2 at Old Trafford as Michael Carrick made it three wins in a row in spectacular fashion.

16:02, 01 Feb 2026Updated 16:41, 01 Feb 2026

Amad was brilliant for United against Fulham

Manchester United produced a late, late show to hand Michael Carrick a third successive win as head coach, beating Fulham 3-2 at Old Trafford.

United took the lead in controversial circumstances. A penalty decision was overturned after VAR decided a holding offence on Cunha occurred outside the box, but Bruno Fernandes’ delicate free-kick was headed in by Casemiro.

Casemiro turned provider for the second, sliding a pass through for Cunha to smash a shot into the roof of the net, but Fulham got back into it when Raul Jimenez scored an 85th-minute penalty.

Kevin’s spectacular strike in injury time looked to have broken United hearts but Benjamin Sesko scored a superb winner in front of the Stretford End.

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Here are how the players rated at Old Trafford:

Senne Lammens: One sharp first half save and did well to keep Wilson’s second half free-kick out when he looked to see the ball quite late. 7

Diogo Dalot: Growing in confidence back in his right-back role. Kept things simple with link-up play with Amad and defended well against the lively Chukwueze. 7

Harry Maguire: Must have won nearly every duel again. Strong in the air and on the grou – a little unlucky with conceding late penalty. 7

Lisandro Martinez: Showed his appetite for the battle with one crunching clash with Jimenez and good in possession. Partnership with Maguire is growing. 7

Luke Shaw: Solid in and out of possession. Felt like much of the play went down the other flank but keeps up his good run of performances. 7

Casemiro: Always a threat from set-pieces and a lovely ball for Cunha for the second goal. Had to work hard against Fulham’s sometimes lively attack. 8

Kobbie Mainoo: His best performance since returning to the team. Snapped into tackles and used the ball quickly. Felt like he controlled it for United. 8

Amad: Deserved an assist when Sesko headed his cross against the post. An excellent performance on the wing, used the ball well and had the beating of his man every time. 9

Bruno Fernandes: Good free-kick to set up Casemiro’s goal. Fulham’s big defensive midfielders gave him a bit of a going over at times but stuck to the task well. Brilliant late assist. 8

Matheus Cunha: Took his goal superbly and driving run won the free-kick for first goal. Deserved his start after recent displays off the bench and in a good moment. 8

Bryan Mbeumo: One good second-half chance. Movement was a problem for Fulham again and linked things well. 7

Substitutes

Manuel Ugarte: Didn’t have a great deal to do but solid enough when he came on. 6

Benjamin Sesko: Should have scored when hitting the post with a header just after coming on but made no mistake with second chance. 7

Noussair Mazraoui: Came on late but beaten too easily for the goal. 5

Leny Yoro: Late sub. 6

Subs not used: Bayindir, Heaven, Malacia, Lacey, Zirkzee