Carrick denies Manchester United lacked energy after Fulham draw

Manchester United were forced to settle for a 1‑1 draw at Fulham after a last‑gasp goal from Matheus Cunha in the 89th minute. The match ended 0‑0 at half‑time, but a Lisandro Martínez own goal in the 63rd minute had left United trailing. Despite the setback, United’s manager Michael Carrick denied claims that his squad lacked physical fitness, insisting that the team “kept pushing” for a leveller throughout the game.

Statistical analysis revealed that Fulham covered a collective distance of 6.6 km more than United, a figure that prompted criticism from Cunha. He said, “In the beginning of the second half, Fulham put in more energy than us and we cannot accept this.” Carrick countered by pointing to the team’s persistent pressure and the late goal as evidence that the players were working hard, while Cunha acknowledged that the side had to give more effort to secure the point.

The result leaves United with a single point from the match, but the club remains confident that the players’ commitment and resilience will carry them forward in the remainder of the season. The team will look to build on this performance as they prepare for upcoming fixtures.