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As with most up-to-date video games in opposition to Fulham, Manchester United left it late however ultimately got here away from Craven Cottage with all three factors courtesy of a nervy 1-0 win on Sunday.
This was their eighth consecutive away win on the venue, a happy hunting ground for the Purple Devils who additionally introduced up their first away clear sheet within the Premier League underneath Ruben Amorim.
It was removed from a classic United show however on the finish of the day, it’s the three factors that can depend whereas the top coach can even be happy with the influence made by the goalscorer.
The guests had one shot on track, which got here courtesy Lisandro Martinez. With all his teammates wanting averse to taking any threat, the Argentine determined to attempt his luck from distance and it paid off.
Lisandro’s influence in entrance of aim
His shot took a depraved deflection and it looped over Fulham keeper Bernd Leno to nestle into the again of the online to ship the away followers wild with ecstasy.
The World Cup winner would be the first to confess that his kind has been removed from spectacular this season however he appears to be slowly getting again to his groove as seen from his current shows.
By the way, the Argentina worldwide now has 4 aim contributions together with two targets and as many assists underneath Amorim, greater than he had accrued within the two-and-half seasons underneath Erik ten Hag.
In truth, since Amorim’s arrival, solely Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes and Rasmus Hojlund have been instantly concerned in additional targets than “the Butcher” as he’s affectionately referred to as by the followers.
Management qualities on show
The ex-Ajax star additionally defended diligently on the evening, finishing three tackles, and one clearance. Regardless of his brief stature, he fought onerous and gained all his aerial duels whereas successful 4 out of six floor duels.
He was wonderful with the ball as soon as once more, ending the sport with 67 touches and a powerful 92 % passing accuracy with three of his lengthy balls discovering its mark (stats through sofascore).
Other than the match-winning influence, Martinez confirmed why he’s thought of a pacesetter within the dressing room with a powerful post-match interview wherein he praised academy graduate Toby Collyer for his goal-line clearance.
Amorim might be anticipating extra from his centre-back transferring ahead and hopefully, this clear sheet will enhance everybody’s confidence because the group now gears up for a busy February.
Function picture Clive Rose through Getty Photos
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