Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, felt less pressure after captain Bruno Fernandes scored the game-winning goal in stoppage time against Fulham.
After a shoddy clearing, Fernandes fired low past Bernd Leno from the edge of the box, sending United into yet another game without a win or a score.
Scott McTominay thought he had given the visitors an eighth-minute lead in a drab game of few opportunities, but referee John Brooks saw it on the pitchside monitor and ruled it out for offside.
Andre Onana made two stops to deny Harry Wilson and Joao Palhinha, while Fernandes forced Leno into an incredible save prior to his winner.
United had trouble making an impact until the thrilling conclusion, and their injury woes persisted after Marcus Rashford’s pregame fitness test resulted in a failed test due to a leg injury.
Ten Hag chastised Rashford ahead of the game, calling the England forward’s birthday celebrations following United’s 3-0 loss to Manchester City last week “unacceptable”.
Despite sustaining a head injury early in the game, Harry Maguire played the entire duration. However, the game was paused a few more times so the defender could be assessed.