Manchester United’s resurgence under “Carrick Ball” continued in dramatic fashion as the Red Devils secured a late 3–2 victory over Fulham, stretching their winning run to three matches in a pulsating encounter.
It was a game filled with VAR drama, penalties, and a stoppage-time winner that sent the home crowd into wild celebrations.
United began brightly and were rewarded in the 18th minute when Casemiro rose highest to head home from a Bruno Fernandes delivery following a set piece.
The early goal settled the hosts, who controlled much of the first half despite Fulham creating a few chances of their own.
Goalkeeper Senne Lammens was called into action several times, producing key saves to deny Joachim Andersen and Alex Iwobi as Fulham searched for an equaliser.
After the break, United pushed forward again and found a second in the 55th minute. Matheus Cunha finished clinically after being played through by Casemiro, giving the hosts what looked like a comfortable cushion at 2–0.
However, the contest soon turned chaotic.
A Fulham goal was ruled out by VAR in the 64th minute for offside, but the visitors refused to fade. Pressure mounted on the United defence, with Harry Maguire heavily involved in a series of blocks and clearances.
The breakthrough for Fulham came in the 84th minute after Maguire conceded a penalty. Raúl Jiménez converted from the spot to make it 2–1 and suddenly momentum swung.
With nine minutes of added time announced, Fulham struck again. In the 90th minute, Kevin unleashed a stunning strike from outside the box to level the match at 2–2, silencing the stadium and threatening to derail United’s winning streak.
But Carrick’s men had the final say.
Deep into stoppage time, Benjamin Šeško produced the decisive moment, latching onto a Bruno Fernandes cross before firing a right-footed shot into the top corner in the 93rd minute.
The late winner completed a roller-coaster finish and underlined United’s growing belief under their new tactical identity.
The victory not only delivered three valuable points but also reinforced the attacking confidence and late-game resilience that fans have begun to associate with “Carrick Ball.”
