Fulham 1-1 Manchester United Player Ratings: Emile Smith Rowe Rated 6.5/10 as Fulham Hold Man United To A 1-1 Draw at Home

On 24th August, 2025, Fulham and Manchester United went against each other to earn the much-needed three points after both teams failed to open their 2025-26 campaign with three points. Goals from Muniz (OG) and Smith Rowe made it 1-1.

Read on to find Fulham vs Manchester United Player Ratings.

The match was full of attacking plays from both sides as they went back and forth for the whole 35 minutes.

It was a sloppy mistake by Bassey that awarded United a penalty in the 36th minute. Bruno Fernandes stepped up to take it, and it was a howler! Leno breathed a sigh of relief after watching the ball go to the stands.

Both teams failed to score in the first half, and the score stood 0-0. The 2nd half began, and it took United only 12 minutes to get the lead as a header from Yoro took a massive touch from Muniz, and the own goal allowed the Red Devils to get the lead.

In the 72nd minute, Fulham made it all square as an inviting ball from Alex Iwobi found Emile Smith Rowe, who nudged it past Bayindir to make it 1-1.

The score stood 1-1 after the full-time whistle. Here are the Fulham vs Manchester United player ratings.

Fulham Player Ratings

Here are Fulham Player Ratings:

Goalkeeper

Bernd Leno- 5/10

Bernd Leno was the less-tested goalkeeper between the two. However, the goalkeeper had to be authoritative between the posts, and he was.

Defenders

Kenny Tete- 5/10

Kenny Tete had a more balanced role today against Manchester United. Even though he looked sorted dealing with the oncoming Manchester United attacks, he also looked sharp going forward during set pieces.

Joachim Andersen- 5.5/10

Joachim Andersen was the perfect center-back partner of Calvin Bassey today. Like Bassey, he held his ground in the midfield and ensured to keep most of the dangers at bay.

Calvin Bassey- 6/10

It was a stellar defensive performance today by Calvin Bassey in Fulham's defense. He was the reliable center-back who won almost all the 2nd and 3rd balls in the box today, especially in the first half. He was also a big threat in the Manchester United box during set-pieces. However, an unnecessary challenge from him awarded Manchester United a penalty.

Timothy Castagne- 5/10

Timothy Castagne definitely had a tough time playing at the back line of Fulham today. However, he was effective going forward and had a better contribution in the team's attacks.

Midfielders

Sasa Lukic- 5/10

Sasa Lukic did not have the control in the midfield as much as he would have liked to. Still, the midfielder had great deliveries and was influential in Fulham's good game today.

Sander Berge- 6/10

Even though Sander Berge's contributions will go unnoticed, the midfielder had a solid presence in the midfield of Fulham today. He played a deeper role in the 2nd half.

Ryan Sessegnon- 5.5/10

Ryan Sessegnon had one of the difficult duties today in the form of keeping Amad quiet on the left flank. The midfielder did a great job covering for his defense and making crucial interceptions.

Alex Iwobi- 5.5/10

Alex Iwobi was allowed a dynamic role in the game today as he was seen more in the center instead of the flanks. He was one of the biggest threats to the Manchester United defense line today. He picked up an assist today.

Joshua King- 5/10

Joshua King made multiple great runs in the box to give his team the lead as the deliveries kept coming his way. He even had a chance to be 1 on 1 with the goalkeeper. However, he could not beat Bayindir.

Forwards

Rodrigo Muniz- 4.5/10

Even though Rodrigo Muniz was not very effective in the United box today, he often dropped deep to switch the play from center and stretch the defense wide to make more space in the box for himself. It was unfortunate that the header from Yoro had a massive touch from Muniz, which gave the travelling side the lead.

Substitutions

Antonee Robinson- 4/10

It was a like-for-like substitution as Antonee Robinson came on the game in the 61st minute to replace Sessengon.

Harry Wilson- 4/10

Harry Wilson came onto the game in the 61st minute, along with Antonee Robinson.

Raul Jimenez- 4/10

Raul Jimenez came onto the game in the 70th minute to replace Muniz.

Emile Smith Rowe- 6.5/10

Emile Smith Rowe came onto the game in the 70th minute to replace King. He was the magic sub today as he scored with his first touch.

Manager

Marco Silva- 5.5/10

Marco Silva made all the right subs to bring the score to a level. However, the manager would have preferred to defend a lead instead of chasing one.

Manchester United Player Ratings

Here are Manchester United Player Ratings from Fulham vs Man United Premier League game:

Goalkeeper

Altay Bayindir-5.5/10

Altay Bayindir had to be sharp from the beginning of the game, as oncoming crosses from Fulham were on point. Moreover, the goalkeeper was great with his ball supplies today as well.

Defenders

Luke Shaw- 5/10

Even though Luke Shaw looked good with his deliveries up front, his defensive performance was subpar, especially in the first half. He lost possession of the ball 6 times.

Matthijs de Ligt- 5.5/10

Throughout the first half, Matthijs de Ligt had a better defensive performance than the rest of his defensive partners. He made 2 clearances and won almost all of his aerial duels.

Leny Yoro- 5/10

It was nothing more than an average performance from Leny Yoro today. He made only 1 clearance and 1 interception throughout the first half and gave away the ball on 4 different occasions.

Midfielders

Patrick Dorgu- 5.5/10

Patrick Dorgu gave both Castagne and Tete heights of trouble with his runs since the kick-off whistle. Ruben Amorim would certainly appreciate the work rate of the midfielder.

Bruno Fernandes- 6.5/10

Is it really a surprise that Bruno Fernandes was the best player of this Manchester United squad? From quick transition to the flanks to taking long-range attempts, he was as lively as he has been recently. However, the Portuguese missed a penalty.

Casemiro- 5/10

Casemiro had a great performance in his holding midfielder role. He was pivotal in protecting the defense line from Fulham's quick play through the midfield. However, the Brazilian picked up a yellow card for diving.

Amad Diallo- 5/10

Even though Amad Diallo and dancing feet were stopped for the majority of the time in the game, he still maintained 100% passing accuracy. Moreover, he had 0.01 xG and xA in the first half.

Mason Mount- 5.5/10

The inclusion of Mason Mount has been pivotal in the improvement of Manchester United's midfield. He was exceptional in tight spaces today. His sharp passing and quick turns kept the Fulham defenders on their toes.

Bryan Mbeumo- 5/10

Bryan Mbeumo had a decent game in the first half. He had a total of 18 touches and maintained 78% passing accuracy. Moreover, he recorded 0.04 xA in the first half.

Forwards

Matheus Cunha- 5.5/10

Matheus Cunha was unreal today with his 1st touch and link-up play. He almost scored the first goal when he had a magical one-touch to put down an aerial ball from Bayindir. However, his shot took a touch from Leno and went wide.

Substitutions

Diogo Dalot- 4/10

Diogo Dalot came onto the game in the 52nd minute to replace Amad Diallo.

Benjamin Sesko- 4/10

Benjamin Sesko came onto the game along with Diogo Dalot. He replaced Casemiro.

Manuel Ugarte- 4/10

Manuel Ugarte came onto the game in the 69th minute to replace Mason Mount.

Harry Maguire- 4/10

Harry Maguire came onto the game in the 86th minute to replace Shaw.

Ayden Heaven- 4/10

Ayden Heaven came onto the game in the 86th minute to replace Yoro.

Manager

Ruben Amorim- 4/10

Man United manager Ruben Amorim had a tough game today as the Portuguese manager was seen looking down in the ground while sitting down most of the time.

Sportsdunia player of the match is Emile Smith Rowe.