Man United 3-2 Fulham Player Ratings: Benjamin Sesko Strikes Late to Snatch Dramatic Old Trafford Win

Old Trafford witnessed pure Premier League chaos as Manchester United edged past Fulham 3-2 in a breathless encounter filled with goals, VAR drama, a late penalty, and a nerve-crushing finish. The contest swung wildly despite Man United racing into a two-goal lead, underlining just how unforgiving the league can be on nights like these.

Goals from Casemiro and Matheus Cunha had the hosts in control early, with the Brazilian midfielder producing a dominant, throwback performance in the middle of the park. Fulham, however, refused to fold. Their persistence paid off when Raúl Jiménez converted from the spot late on, dragging the visitors back into the contest and turning the final minutes into a frantic battle.

With tension surging around the Old Trafford stadium, Manchester United eventually found the decisive moment to seal all three points, sending the Stretford End into celebration. Sportsdunia brings you the Man United vs Fulham player ratings from this dramatic Premier League clash below.

Key Takeaways

• A vintage display by Casemiro with a goal and an assist.
• The visitors showed tremendous fight to claw their way back.
• Big calls at both ends shaped the momentum of the match.

Man United Player Ratings vs Fulham

Check out Man United player ratings from the game:

Goalkeeper

Senne Lammens - 7.0: A pretty solid showing from the keeper. He made four saves, including a couple of crucial ones inside the box that kept his team ahead. We noticed he was confident coming for crosses, with two punches and a claimed aerial duel. Conceding two goals isn't ideal, but he couldn't do much about the penalty. His distribution was decent, finding his target with 7 of 13 long balls.

Defenders

Diogo Dalot - 7.5: A really positive performance from the right-back before he was substituted. He was a constant threat going forward, creating two chances, including one big chance. What stood out to us was his passing in the final third, completing 12 passes in dangerous areas. Defensively, he was solid enough, winning half of his duels and making two tackles.

Harry Maguire - 6.0: A classic Harry Maguire performance, full of dominant moments and one calamitous one. He was an absolute beast in the air, winning 5 of his 6 aerial duels. However, giving away the penalty for a clumsy foul on Raúl Jiménez was a major blot on his copybook. It felt inevitable as soon as the challenge happened. That moment really let Fulham back into the game.

Lisandro Martínez - 6.5: A quiet but effective game from the Argentine. He was incredibly tidy in possession, with a 95% pass accuracy, and didn't lose the ball much. He made three crucial clearances and an important interception. From our perspective, he complemented Maguire well, providing the composure next to the Englishman's chaos.

Luke Shaw - 6.0: A fairly subdued performance from Luke Shaw. He was defensively sound for the most part, making three clearances and an interception. He didn't offer as much going forward as we're used to, with only one cross attempted. He lost most of his duels which was a bit concerning, but he did his job without much fuss.

Midfielders

Casemiro - 8.5: Our man of the match, without a doubt. This was a vintage Casemiro display, rolling back the years. He bossed the midfield, scored the opener with a great header, and then provided an assist. He won 7 of his 9 duels, made three tackles and an interception. He completely ran the show before being subbed off, a truly dominant performance.

Kobbie Mainoo - 7.0: Another mature and composed performance from the youngster. He kept the ball ticking over in midfield with 85% pass accuracy and looked to progress the play with 11 passes into the final third. He wasn't afraid to do the dirty work either, winning 5 of his 7 duels and making a key tackle. He is looking more and more at home in this United midfield.

Bruno Fernandes - 7.5: The creative engine as always. He didn't get a goal, but he provided the assist for Casemiro's opener and created a total of four chances. Some of his passing was sublime. Yes, he lost possession a lot (16 times), but that's the price you pay for a player who is always trying to make something happen. He was central to everything good United did offensively.

Forwards

Amad Diallo - 7.0: A lively and energetic performance from the winger. He was a constant thorn in Fulham's side, attempting six dribbles and completing three of them. He created a big chance and made a couple of key interceptions high up the pitch. His decision making can still improve, but his raw talent is undeniable and exciting to watch.

Matheus Cunha - 7.5: He led the line well and got his deserved goal with a well-taken finish to make it 2-0. He was a physical presence, drawing fouls and holding up the ball. He could have maybe added another, but his goal was a crucial one that gave United breathing room at the time. A very effective outing before he was replaced.

Bryan Mbeumo - 6.5: He had his moments but it was a frustrating afternoon for him overall. He missed a big chance that he'll feel he should have buried. He worked hard and created a couple of chances for his teammates, but his final product was just lacking a little bit. A bit of an off day in front of goal.

Substitutes

Benjamin Sesko - N/A: Came on late but hit the crossbar with a header. Looked lively.

Manuel Ugarte - N/A: Replaced the brilliant Casemiro to help see out the game.

Noussair Mazraoui - N/A: A late sub for Diogo Dalot.

Manager

M. Carrick - 7.5: He set his team up to attack and they delivered with three goals. The decision to start Casemiro paid off handsomely. His substitutions were logical, even if the team wobbled after Fulham scored their penalty. Ultimately, his side found a way to win a chaotic game, and he deserves credit for that.

Fulham Player Ratings vs Man United

Here are the Fulham Player Ratings from the match against Man United:

Goalkeeper

Bernd Leno - 6.5: It's tough for a keeper when you concede three goals. However, Bernd Leno made three saves inside the box and kept his side in it at times. His distribution was excellent, with a 91% pass accuracy. He couldn't be faulted for the goals; he was just left exposed by his defence on a difficult day at Old Trafford.

Defenders

Timothy Castagne - 5.0: From our perspective, he really struggled. He lost 9 of his 14 duels and committed three fouls. He looked off the pace and was a clear weak link in the Fulham defence. He just couldn't handle the movement of United's attackers down his flank. A day to forget for the defender.

Joachim Andersen - 6.0: A mixed bag from the captain. He missed a big chance to score, which was frustrating. Defensively, he made a couple of clearances and won most of his aerial duels. But he also picked up a yellow card for a cynical foul and looked stretched at times. He tried to drive his team forward, but it wasn't his best game.

Jorge Cuenca - 6.5: What an eventful game for this man. He had a goal disallowed by VAR, which must have been heartbreaking. Earlier, he was lucky to see a penalty decision against him overturned by VAR. He was solid in possession with 95% passing and made a last-man tackle. A very dramatic outing for him.

Antonee Robinson - 5.5: A difficult evening for the left-back, who was subbed off after 71 minutes. He was dribbled past four times and struggled to contain Amad Diallo. He tried to get forward but lost possession frequently. It just wasn't his day, and the substitution felt necessary.

Midfielders

Sander Berge - 6.5: He did a lot of unseen work in midfield. He was neat on the ball with 94% pass accuracy and made three important interceptions. However, he didn't offer much going forward, creating only one chance. A steady but unspectacular performance in the middle of the park.

Alex Iwobi - 7.0: A very tidy and busy performance from Alex Iwobi. He was everywhere, boasting a 96% pass accuracy and creating two chances for his teammates. He put in a real shift, recovering the ball six times. He just lacked that decisive final ball or shot to really hurt United.

Harry Wilson - 6.5: He had some bright moments and looked dangerous with his delivery from set-pieces. He put in four crosses and his passing was crisp. He had a couple of shots but couldn't find the target. He worked hard but was ultimately well-marshalled by the United defence.

Emile Smith Rowe - 6.0: We were expecting a bit more from him. He was neat in possession but didn't take enough risks to break down the United defence. He recovered the ball five times which shows his work rate. But for a player of his talent, we felt he was a bit too quiet on the big stage before being substituted.

Samuel Chukwueze - 6.0: It was a frustrating game for him. He lost possession an incredible 22 times which tells its own story. He was trying to make things happen, attempting five dribbles, but he was often isolated and ran into dead ends. He worked hard defensively, making two tackles, but it was a tough afternoon for the attacker.

Forwards

Raúl Jiménez - 7.0: A real fighter's performance. He won the penalty through sheer persistence and then showed nerves of steel to dispatch it. That goal gave his team hope. He was a physical handful all game, though he did lose a lot of his duels. He missed a big chance earlier in the game, but his goal made amends.

Substitutes

Ryan Sessegnon - N/A: Came on for Robinson but didn't have much impact.

Kevin - N/A: Replaced Smith Rowe to add fresh legs.

Tom Cairney - N/A: A late change to try and find an equalizer.

Calvin Bassey - N/A: Brought on to shore up the defence.

Manager

M. Saraiva Da Silva - 7.0: His team showed incredible heart to fight back from 2-0 down at Old Trafford. He can be proud of their spirit. Perhaps he could have made his changes a little earlier. His side looked vulnerable defensively, but they never gave up and made a real game of it. He'll be disappointed with the result but encouraged by the performance.

Man of the Match

Sportsdunia's player of the match was Casemiro.

Worst Performer

Timothy Castagne was the worst performer in the Man United vs Fulham.