Manchester United snatch dramatic 3-2 stoppage-time thriller over Fulham

Abdullateef Fowewe

Chaos and ecstasy erupted at Old Trafford as Manchester United pulled off a heart-stopping 3-2 victory over Fulham in a match that had everything—early dominance, late heartbreak, and a last-gasp hero on Sunday.

United raced to a 2-0 lead with Casemiro’s composed finish in the 19th minute, followed by new £62.5m signing Matheus Cunha’s clinical strike on the 56th.

Fans dared to dream of a routine win under Carrick, who has been unbeaten since his time as interim coach.

But Fulham refused to fade. Raul Jiménez converted a controversial 85th-minute penalty to halve the deficit, sending shockwaves through the stands.

Then, in the first minute of stoppage time (90’+1), Ryan Kevin’s sublime curling effort leveled it at 2-2, turning Old Trafford into a cauldron of tension.

Enter Benjamin Šeško. In the 90’+4th minute, the Slovenian striker rose highest to head home the winner, sparking pandemonium among players and supporters alike.

Fists pumped, hugs exchanged, and roars echoed as United celebrated a resilient comeback defined by three goals in added time.

This precious three points bolsters United’s push for a Premier League top-four spot, injecting fresh momentum into Carrick’s project.

Fulham, meanwhile, rue a valiant fightback that fell agonisingly short.