Lammens couldn't bail them out. Lisandro Martínez scored a bizarre own goal against Fulham. VIDEO
Manchester United suffered another painful blow in their Premier League Matchweek 5 clash with Fulham. The Red Devils conceded first against a team that sat bottom of the table before kickoff, and the goal was as bizarre as it gets.
Fulham launched an attack and fired at the Manchester United goal. The United goalkeeper dealt with Bassey's effort, but could only parry the ball straight into a dangerous area. First to the rebound was… Lisandro Martínez, who, in an attempt to intervene, sent the ball into his own net.
As a result, the United defender effectively gifted Fulham the lead. The hosts moved in front, 1-0. Martínez was in the right place at the right time — only the goal was the wrong one.
Fulham now have an excellent chance to pick up points, while Manchester United must fight back and try to avoid another disappointing result.
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It should be added that, with the match in its 83rd minute, Fulham lead 1-0, and United are on the verge of a third straight defeat in all competitions.
Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert