O English Championship had its last round played before the stop for the world Cup this sunday and the Manchester United defeated Fulham by 2 to 1. For the 16th round, at Craven Cottage, the visitors scored with Christian Eriksen and Alejandro Garnacho, while the hosts scored with Daniel James.
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Manchester United lost their last Premier League match 3-1 against Aston Villa. Soon after, he eliminated the team in the English League Cup, winning by 4 to 2. With this Sunday’s victory, the Red Devils remain in fifth place in the English Championship table, now with 26 points. His next official match will be on December 20th, after the World Cup, against Burnley, in the round of 16 of the League Cup.
Fulham were coming off a 2-1 defeat against second-placed manchester city, at Etihad Stadium. After losing to Manchester United, the team remained in ninth place, with 19 points, tied with Brentford, in ninth place. The owners of the house officially play again on December 17, against West Ham, for the English Championship.
The first goal of the game was scored by Manchester United. The visitors stole the ball in midfield and launched a quick counter-attack. Marcus Rashford found midfielder Bruno Fernandes in a dash for the area and made a beautiful pass. The Portuguese hit cross and saw Christian Eriksen throw himself to reach the ball and swing the nets with a cart.
Fulham’s equalizer came in the second half. In the 15th minute, the Brazilian Willian passed to Tom Cairney, who crossed low into the area and found Daniel James. The attacker appeared between the defenders and finished free, very close to the goal, 1 to 1. In the final stretch of the confrontation, Manchester United asked for a penalty in the split between Alejandro Garnacho and Bobby Reid, claiming that the attacker had been pushed. The referee did not interpret it the same way and nothing was scored.
Manchester United’s victory was enshrined in the last bid of the game. In the 48th minute, Alejandro Garnacho, an 18-year-old jewel, received the ball near the touchline and carried the ball. After a match with Eriksen, the young Spaniard hit the plate, low, and did not allow the defense of the opposing goalkeeper, 2 to 1 for the visitors.
Also this Sunday, Aston Villa defeated Brighton 2-1, on the comeback. At Falmer Stadium, the hosts scored in the first minute of the game, with midfielder Alexis Mac Allister. The visitors, however, turned with two goals from striker Danny Ings.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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