MU vs Fulham Still Draw without Goals in Half 1

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – Manchester United (MU) is still playing a goalless draw with visiting Fulham in the first round of the match in Week 26 of the English League or Premier League at Old Trafford Stadium, Saturday (24/2/2024).

The hosts have a slight lead of 51% in ball possession. However, they only put the ball straight into the opponent's goal twice. Meanwhile, Fulham managed to do it three times.

MU relies on Marcus Rashford as the sole striker when they meet guests Fulham in this match. He became the sole striker for the Red Devils, nicknamed MU, supported by three players Omari Forson, Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho.

Midfielders Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo will partner in front of a back four consisting of Diogo Dalot, Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof. The four players in the back row will guard the goalkeeper, Andre Onana.

Meanwhile in the Fulham camp, coach Marco Silva will also use a 4-2-3-1 formation. He will place Rodrigo Muniz as the sole striker on the front line.

This Brazilian player will be supported by three players, namely Alez Iwobi, Andrea Pereira and Harry Wilson. Sasa Lukic and Harrison Reed will partner in the middle row.

Silva entrusted his back line to Antonee Robinson, Calvin Basey, Tosin Adarabioyo and Timothy Castagne. The position of goalkeeper is entrusted to Bernd Lino.

Even though they appeared as guests, Fulham was able to take the lead in possession of the ball. Throughout the first half, Marco SIlva's troops recorded 53% possession of the ball. They were also able to fire two shots straight at the goal.

The visitors created a dangerous opportunity when in the 21st minute, striker Rodrigo Muniz sent a header straight into the opponent's goal. Luckily goalkeeper Andre Onana was in the right position to save the goal.

Moments earlier, Fulham also created a chance that endangered MU's goal. The cross sent by Alex Iwobi managed to find his partner. This offer was then welcomed by Sasa Lukic. However, this kick was successfully blocked by the opponent.

Four minutes later Fulham had to get a yellow card after Tosin Adarabioyo fouled Alejandro Garnacho. He was forced to do this so that their defense line was safe from attacks by the home players.

In the 36th minute it was the Manchester United player's turn to be given a yellow card. Home defender Harry Maguire received a yellow card for trying to stop Sasa Lukic in a rough manner.

Sasa Lukic then had to be treated off the pitch due to an injury sustained in this foul. However, this player from Serbia was then able to continue the match.

Fulham had to receive a second yellow card in the match after Andreas Pereira committed a rude action.

Moments later, young MU player Omari Forson was blocked by an opposing player. This was the 19-year-old's third appearance for the Red Devils. He made his first-team debut in a 2–0 away win against Wigan in the 2023–24 FA Cup.

The English player then made his Premier League debut as a substitute in a 4-3 away win against Wolnerhampton Wanderers. In this match he recorded an assist for Kobbie Mainoo's winning goal.

This goalless draw lasted until the end of the first half.