Manchester United manager Michael Carrick rejected suggestions his players lacked physical fitness after a 1-1 draw at Fulham. Despite Fulham running 6.6km more, Carrick disagreed with goalscorer Matheus Cunha's criticism of the team's energy levels. The match saw Lisandro Martínez score an own goal in the 63rd minute, before Cunha equalized in the 89th minute with a deflected shot off David Affengruber past Bernd Leno. This draw followed United's recent losses to Manchester City and Brighton, which included exiting the Carabao Cup. Carrick praised his team's "never-say-die spirit" and positive response. Fans booed Carrick's substitution of Kobbie Mainoo for Mason Mount. Fulham manager Álvaro Arbeloa criticized officials, claiming bias towards United, citing a soft free-kick for Harry Maguire before the equalizer and a prior incident involving Erling Haaland and Enzo Fernández against Manchester City. Gary Neville labeled United's second-half display "absolutely pathetic."