Late-Show Heroics: Carrick Sparks United’s 3-2 Thriller Over Fulham
1 February 2026
Match Recap
\nManchester United extended their strong form under interim boss Michael Carrick, pulling off a dramatic 3-2 victory over Fulham at Old Trafford in the Premier League, matchday 24.
\nThe Red Devils showed determination from the outset, with Carlos Henrique Casemiro opening the scoring in the 19th minute and Matheus Conia adding a second in the 56th, giving United a seemingly comfortable cushion.
\nFulham refused to surrender, pulling a goal back through Raul Jimenez from a penalty in the 85th minute and leveling via Kevin Santos in stoppage time (90+1), setting up a dramatic finale.
\nYet substitute Benjamin Sisco struck in the 90+4 minute to seal the win for United, sparking wild celebrations at Old Trafford.
\nThat victory marks United's third straight win under Carrick, lifting them to 41 points and into fourth place, just one point behind Chelsea. Fulham stay eighth with 34 points, two behind Brentford and five behind Liverpool.
\nSniper punchline 1: If comebacks were exams, United just aced the late-night pop quiz.
\nSniper punchline 2: Fulham learned that in stoppage time, even the clock wears a United jersey.
