Amorim blames Man Utds defensive mindset for draw at Fulham

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Fulham v Manchester United - Craven Cottage, London, Britain - August 24, 2025 Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim reacts Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

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LONDON - Ruben Amorim said his Manchester United players abandoned their attacking principles after taking the lead against Fulham, claiming their defensive mentality cost them victory in Sundays 1-1 Premier League draw at Craven Cottage.

United scored through an own goal off Rodrigo Munizs back but surrendered their advantage when Fulham substitute Emile Smith Rowe struck 93 seconds after entering the fray.

The result leaves the visitors with a solitary point from their opening two Premier League matches.

We scored the goal and then we forgot about how we play. We want to win so badly and that is a good feeling, that we scored a goal and everyone on the pitch was thinking, Lets hold onto the advantage and try to win the game, Amorim told the BBC.

For me that is the moment that we have to enjoy more and push the opponent. We tried to press the opponent super high and left a lot of space.

We have to grow up a lot as a team. For me the most important thing is that during the week they were working really hard. Today we worked really hard and we are going to improve. The moment that changed the game was our goal.

A pivotal moment in the first half saw United skipper Bruno Fernandes