Lisandro Martinez’s deflected long-range strike, with 12 minutes left to play, was enough to secure all three points for Ruben Amorim’s men, on an evening where opportunities were at a premium.
The Cottage is quickly becoming one of our favourite top-flight venues to visit – and not just because of its picturesque location by the side of the River Thames.
Fulham’s last victory over United on their home patch came in 2009 and, while we have had longer unbeaten runs at other grounds – most notably Villa Park, where we didn’t lose for 27 years – this is our best winning sequence at any arena away from Old Trafford in the Premier League era.