Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim expressed frustration over his team’s lack of maturity after squandering a lead in a 1-1 draw against Fulham on Sunday, leaving the Red Devils winless this season. Despite dominating the first half, United failed to capitalize on their advantage, with captain Bruno Fernandes missing a penalty in the 38th minute.
United took the lead on the hour mark through an own goal by Fulham’s Rodrigo Muniz. However, the hosts fought back, with Emile Smith Rowe equalizing 17 minutes from the end, finishing the match strongly. Amorim highlighted the moment after United’s goal as pivotal, stating, “We scored and then forgot how to play. We were so desperate to win, which is a good feeling, but we need to enjoy that moment more and press the opponent.” He emphasized the need for growth, noting the team’s hard work in training and their potential for improvement.
Amorim also addressed Fernandes’ penalty miss, which appeared to affect the captain’s performance thereafter. “He’s our leader with immense responsibility,” Amorim said. “He was dwelling on the miss during the game. We need to move forward and focus on playing.”
Fulham manager Marco Silva was incensed by two refereeing decisions that favored United. A VAR-awarded penalty stemmed from a tussle between Calvin Bassey and Mason Mount, yet a potential foul by Leny Yoro on Bassey during United’s goal went unpunished. “Everyone saw what happened at Craven Cottage,” Silva remarked, declining to elaborate further.
Everton Celebrates New Era with 2-0 Victory Over Brighton
Everton marked the opening of their new Hill Dickinson Stadium on the River Mersey with a commanding 2-0 Premier League win over Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday. Iliman Ndiaye, who scored Everton’s final goal at their historic Goodison Park, ignited the crowd by tapping in a cross from Jack Grealish in the 23rd minute. James Garner doubled the lead in the 52nd minute, firing a powerful shot from outside the box after another precise Grealish assist.
Grealish, on loan from Manchester City, shone in his first start for Everton, contributing two assists. “It’s a massive victory,” he said. “We wanted to put on a show for the supporters at the new stadium.” The 29-year-old, aiming to revive his international career after limited minutes at City and exclusion from England’s European Championship squad, added, “As soon as I spoke to David Moyes, I knew I wanted to come here. Today shows why.”
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford sealed the victory by saving a 77th-minute penalty from Danny Welbeck, awarded after a handball by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. Despite Brighton creating better chances, including Jan Paul van Hecke hitting the post and Matt O’Riley capitalizing on a poor back pass, they failed to convert. Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler lamented, “We were the better team and created better chances, but football is about scoring and keeping clean sheets. We didn’t manage the small details.”
The victory marked a triumphant start for Everton at their new home, while Manchester United’s struggles underscored the challenges facing Amorim’s side as they seek their first win of the season.
