Fulham, in a stunning turn of events, clinched a memorable 2-1 victory over Manchester United, with Nigeria’s Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi delivering the decisive blows in a dramatic encounter at Old Trafford.
Despite United’s recent resurgence and hopes for a fresh start fueled by Jim Ratcliffe’s minority stake acquisition, the air of optimism was shattered as Iwobi’s 97th-minute strike sealed Fulham’s first win at the iconic stadium since 2003.
As Aston Villa surged ahead in fourth place with a 4-2 victory over Nottingham Forest, United found themselves eight points adrift, dashing their Champions League qualification aspirations.
While Ratcliffe expressed ambitions to challenge the dominance of Manchester City and Liverpool, Fulham’s dominant performance underscored the challenges that lie ahead for United, both on and off the field.
Amidst spells of Fulham domination, Rodrigo Muniz’s efforts rattled the post before Bassey broke the deadlock with a powerful finish from a corner midway through the second half.
Although Harry Maguire seemed to salvage a point for United with a late tap-in, Fulham’s resilience prevailed as Iwobi capitalized on Adama Traore’s blistering run to secure the historic away win, leaving United stunned and deflated.
