Manchester United dominated the first half but failed to convert a VAR-awarded penalty after Calvin Bassey was judged to have wrestled Mason Mount to the floor from a corner. Bruno Fernandes missed the spot-kick, sending his 37th-minute effort well over into the Hammersmith End. Matheus Cunha stood out for Fulham, hitting the post early and causing problems with his movement. Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno produced several key saves, while Altay Bayindir also made important stops, keeping the contest competitive as both sides created chances throughout the opening period.
Bruno Fernandes skied a penalty over the bar as Manchester United failed to capitalise on their first-half dominance at Fulham. The penalty was awarded after Calvin Bassey was adjudged to have wrestled Mason Mount to the floor when defending a corner with referee Chris Kavanagh pointing to the spot after consulting with the VAR. Captain Fernandes stepped up but lashed his 37th-minute shot well over and into the Hammersmith End.
Matheus Cunha was the stand-out player for the visitors and the Brazil forward could have opened the scoring after two minutes. Smart work from Patrick Dorgu and Mount enabled Cunha to work half a yard of space inside the box and he was unlucky to see his poked shot come back off the right-hand upright. Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno then distinguished himself with a smart save from a Fernandes shot as United continued to look a threat going forward.
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