A Fortunate Goal for a United Team Lacking Ambition

The only shot on target from Manchester United was enough to secure a 1-0 victory against Fulham, thanks to a Lisandro Martínez left-footed strike that deflected off Sasa Lukic and caught Bernd Leno off guard. The goal, scored in the 78th minute, sealed a valuable win, but the team's performance raised further doubts in what was another lackluster outing for the Red Devils.

United's lack of ambition was evident throughout the match. They didn't register a single shot on target in the first half, and in the entire game, they managed just a handful of touches inside the opposition's box. The stats reflect the stagnation at Old Trafford, with Rubén Amorim overseeing just four wins, two draws, and six defeats in his eleven matches in charge since arriving at the club.

With 30 minutes left, Amorim made some conservative changes: Yoro came on for De Ligt, and Zirkzee replaced Højlund, but these substitutions had little effect on the team's attacking play. Martínez's goal was the only moment of inspiration, and later changes, including bringing on Mainoo and Malacia, were all about protecting the result.

The defensive effort was epitomized by a clearance off the line from Collyer just before the 90th minute, ensuring the three points. However, the victory doesn't hide the cracks in a team that spent €245 million on new signings this summer but still seems to lack a clear direction for the season.