Premier League 2023-24, Fulham pip Manchester United 2-1: Key stats
Fulham edged past Manchester United with a 2-1 win at Old Trafford on matchday 26 of the 2023-24 Premier League. A 65th-minute goal from Calvin Bassey handed Fulham the lead before Harry Maguire came up with a late equalizer for the hosts. However, a last-gasp winner from Alex Iwobi sealed the win for the visitors. Here are the key stats.
Fulham break their Manchester United jinx
Manchester United were unbeaten in their last 16 Premier League games against Fulham (W13, D3). Before this defeat, United had not lost to the Cottagers in the Premier League since their 3-0 away defeat in December 2009. United had won all four of their league games in February 2024 but unfortunately, they ended the month with a narrow defeat at home.
Omari Forson made his first senior start for Manchester United
In Rasmus Hojlund's absence, Erik ten Hag showed trust in teenage sensation Omari Forson, who made his maiden start for Manchester United against Fulham. The academy graduate has featured in four matches for the Red Devils. This is only his second Premier League appearance. He was used as a substitute in all three of his previous senior team matches.
Calvin Bassey scored his maiden Premier League goal
Nigerian defender Bassey headed home from a Timothy Castagne corner to hand Fulham the lead in a crucial away fixture against Manchester United. It was the defender's maiden Premier League goal and also the first goal for his new club in 20 overall appearances.
Second-latest winning goal scored against Manchester United in the PL
As per Opta, Iwobi's winner at 96:04 is the second-latest winning goal ever scored against Manchester United in the Premier League. Notably, it is also the latest goal on record was scored by the visiting team at the Old Trafford in this competition. This was Iwobi's fourth goal in 18 Premier League appearances this season. Overall, he has netted 21 goals.
Forgettable home league stats for Manchester United
As per Opta, Manchester United have now lost eight home games in all competitions this season. It is the most they have suffered since the 2020-21 season (also 8), while they last lost more in a single campaign in 1973-74 (9).
Here's the match summary
It was a brilliant start for Fulham as Rodrigo Muniz forced a save from Andre Onana. Minutes later, Antonee Robinson came up with a great clearance from an Alejandro Garnacho effort. Both United and Fulham struck the post before heading into the half-time break. Eventually, it was Bassey who scored from a corner before Maguire equalized for United. Ultimately, Iwobi found the winning goal.
Manchester United suffer their 10th defeat
Manchester United suffered their 10th defeat of the 2023-24 Premier League season. They are sixth in the points table. They own 44 points from 26 matches with 14 wins. Meanwhile, Fulham registered their ninth win of the ongoing season as they rose to 12th spot. They have amassed 32 points from 26 matches.
