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In a thrilling upset at Old Trafford, Fulham emerged victorious with a stunning 2-1 win against Manchester United, leaving coach Marco Silva beaming with pride at his team’s performance.
The Cottagers sealed their second victory at Old Trafford since 1963, with Alex Iwobi’s injury-time goal securing the dramatic win. Calvin Bassey opened the scoring for Fulham, taking advantage of a defensive lapse, before Harry Maguire’s late equalizer for United seemed to salvage a point. However, Iwobi’s decisive strike shattered United’s hopes and secured a historic victory for Fulham.
Speaking to BBC Match of the Day after the game, Silva expressed his elation, stating, “It is a big win for us. For sure, a great feeling for our fans, who were loud from the first to the last whistle. The players deserved it, clearly, the best team won the game. We were the team which played better, created more chances, and had more control of the game.”
Silva’s pride in his team’s performance was evident as he highlighted Fulham’s dominance throughout the match, emphasizing their control and superior play over United. Despite facing a quality opponent in good form, Fulham maintained their composure and executed their game plan effectively.
The victory marks a significant achievement for Fulham, showcasing their ability to compete against top-tier opposition and secure crucial points in their quest for success. Meanwhile, United’s struggles in attack without key players were evident, resulting in their 10th defeat in the Premier League this season.
Iwobi’s dramatic goal, timed at 96 minutes and four seconds, not only secured Fulham’s historic win but also etched his name in Premier League history as the second-latest winning goal ever scored against United in the league’s history.
In a thrilling upset at Old Trafford, Fulham emerged victorious with a stunning 2-1 win against Manchester United, leaving coach Marco Silva beaming with pride at his team’s performance.
The Cottagers sealed their second victory at Old Trafford since 1963, with Alex Iwobi’s injury-time goal securing the dramatic win. Calvin Bassey opened the scoring for Fulham, taking advantage of a defensive lapse, before Harry Maguire’s late equalizer for United seemed to salvage a point. However, Iwobi’s decisive strike shattered United’s hopes and secured a historic victory for Fulham.
Speaking to BBC Match of the Day after the game, Silva expressed his elation, stating, “It is a big win for us. For sure, a great feeling for our fans, who were loud from the first to the last whistle. The players deserved it, clearly, the best team won the game. We were the team which played better, created more chances, and had more control of the game.”
Silva’s pride in his team’s performance was evident as he highlighted Fulham’s dominance throughout the match, emphasizing their control and superior play over United. Despite facing a quality opponent in good form, Fulham maintained their composure and executed their game plan effectively.
The victory marks a significant achievement for Fulham, showcasing their ability to compete against top-tier opposition and secure crucial points in their quest for success. Meanwhile, United’s struggles in attack without key players were evident, resulting in their 10th defeat in the Premier League this season.
Iwobi’s dramatic goal, timed at 96 minutes and four seconds, not only secured Fulham’s historic win but also etched his name in Premier League history as the second-latest winning goal ever scored against United in the league’s history.
