epl-en : Manchester United vs Fulham, 2023-05-28
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On May 28th, 2023, Manchester United triumphed over Fulham with a 2-1 victory at Old Trafford. The game started with Fulham taking the lead in the 19th minute as Kenny Tete scored, assisted by Willian. However, Jadon Sancho equalized for Manchester United in the 39th minute, leading to a 1-1 score at halftime.
In the second half, Bruno Fernandes scored the winning goal for the Red Devils in the 55th minute, thanks to an assist from Fred. Subsequently, several substitutions were made by both teams to try and secure their desired results. Among the changes, Manchester United brought in Christian Eriksen, Anthony Martial, Scott McTominay, Wout Weghorst, and Facundo Pellistri.
During the match, Yellow Cards were shown to Fulham's João Palhinha (51') and Aleksandar Mitrovic (79'), as well as to Manchester United's Scott McTominay (87') for committing bad fouls.
Social media reactions from fans praised Manchester United's new coach, Erik ten Hag, for leading the team to a top-4 finish and adding silverware to their tally. Many were hopeful that a successful transfer window would further strengthen the team for the upcoming season. Fans also praised players such as Rashford, Bruno, and De Gea for their significant contributions throughout the season.
In Erik ten Hag's first season, Manchester United secured 3rd place, confirmed a spot in the Champions League, won the League Cup, and have a chance to win the FA Cup final. Fans are excited for what the future holds under ten Hag's leadership.
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