Manchester United v Fulham player ratings: Bruno Fernandes 7, Edinson Cavani 7; Alphonse Areola 8, Fabio Carvalho 5

Red Devils held to frustrating draw by relegated Cottagers at Old Trafford

MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: David De Gea - 7: Rapid reaction to push the ball out leading to Cavani’s goal. Saved from Carvalho who was clear through for an already relegated Fulham with no wins in last eight. Fine reactions stops from Lookman and Carvalho after an hour, but then beaten by a powerful header for the equaliser – the 28th home goal conceded by United in the league this season. Reuters

Aaron Wan-Bissaka - 7: Looping early cross for Pogba in front of the 10,000 crowd and got plenty of space and opportunity to attack on the right. Pulled in towards the goal and left Bryan free to equalise after and gave away a free-kick in a dangerous area in last couple of minutes. AP

Victor Lindelof - 6: Back on right and well beaten by Carvalho for a 37th minute chance. Didn’t have a quiet night as Fulham had chances. PA

Alex Tuanzebe - 7: Needed to do well to push his hopes of a start in the Europa League final next week. Won the ball back in late first-half attack. Decent performance. EPA

Luke Shaw - 7: Won United’s Players’ Player of the Year award and pictured more glory as he drove forward after 45 minutes but shot well over, and was given a glaring look from Cavani for his efforts. Confident, busy and involved throughout, but booked in a frustrating end to the game. EPA

Fred - 6: Busy and better than his poor performance against Liverpool last week. More touches than any player on the pitch. AFP

Scott McTominay - 6: Neat backheel to set up Fernandes after 25 minutes. Two excellent clearances just before half time with his feet and head. Last player to score with fans at Old Trafford but the first player off against Fulham here. Should be satisfied with his hour, though. Getty

Paul Pogba - 6: Found space throughout and sprayed for the ball all over the field. Headed a Wan Bissaka cross over early on. Dropped deeper to replace McTominay for last half an hour, when he endured a fraught time as Fulham scored and even threatened a winner. Getty

Bruno Fernandes - 7: Collected the club’s Player of the Year award before the game and soon got to work. Beautiful intended flick to Cavani for the goal. Booked soon after for clipping down Cavaleiro, then sent in a rasping shot that was saved by Areola. More shots than anyone else. Makes United better team but needs more quality around him. Getty

Mason Greenwood - 6: Pulled the ball back towards Fernandes as United pushed for a second. More involved in the second half with a shot on target as United dominated. Chance to score and add to his recent goals when set up by Fernandes but couldn’t make sufficient contact with cross after 67 minutes. Better chance minutes later but shot again at Areola. AFP

Edinson Cavani - 7: Incredible finish for his 10th goal of the season as he lobbed Areola from distance in front of the Stretford End. Otherwise quiet - he could afford to be after that goal - though he set Greenwood up for chance in second half. EPA

SUBS: Marcus Rashford – (On for McTominay 62’) 6: A sub here, will he make the Europa League final starting XI next week? Reuters

Amad Diallo – (On for Greenwood 82’) N/A. Getty

Donny van de Beek – (On for Cavani 88’) N/A. PA

FULHAM RATINGS: Alphonse Areola - 8: French goalkeeper was lobbed by Cavani in spectacular fashion after quarter-of-an-hour. Excellent save from Fernandes piledriver 10 minutes later. Made three other solid stops from the Portuguese midfielder. Fine one-handed block when Greenwood scampered through on goal in last 20 minutes. PA

Tim Ream – 7: Fulham’s captain was one of three centre-halves nowhere near dangerman Cavani for opening goal but generally impressive against United’s attacking threats. AFP

Tosin Adarabioyo - 7: Left Cavani free to challenge Fernandes that led to Uruguayan’s moment of magic for first goal. Varied from commanding to cumbersome at the back. Left on backside by lovely piece of Fernandes skill with 10 minutes left. AP

Joe Bryan - 7: Ended up with a bloody nose after a first-half collision. Important block on Greenwood strike in second half and headed Fulham level with 15 minutes to go. AP

Mario Lemina - 6: Started game in defensive role and gifted possession to Cavani and set United off on attack that finished with Areola saving from Fernandes. Shifted back into central midfield when Reed came off injured. Shot wide from edge of box just after break. Booked for tripping McTominay. Worked hard, sloppy in possession at times. Getty

Harrison Reed - 6: Midfielder had been usual busy self without making any major impact on game before going off injured midway through first half. EPA

Fabio Carvalho - 5: Teenager should have levelled for Fulham after getting better of Lindelof to go clear on goal late in first half but could only side-foot a weak finish straight at De Gea. Reuters

Bobby De Cordova-Reid - 6: Didn’t bother jumping to one early United cross which allowed Pogba chance to head at goal. Set United off on attack with sloppy pass at start of second half. Did supply perfect cross from right for Bryan to level the scores. EPA

Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa - 7: Excellent through-ball to Cavaleiro that would have put Portugal attacker in on goal had he not been brought down first. Had Fulham’s first attempt at goal with header straight at De Gea after half-an-hour. Played well in centre of park for Fulham. Reuters

Ademola Lookman - 6: Scored early on in reverse fixture and embarked and one good early run down left here but couldn’t find teammate with low cross. Perfect pass to put Carvalho through on goal but teammate finish was powder puff. Scuffed shot almost caught out De Gea at his near post after 60 minutes. Booked late on. Getty

Ivan Cavaleiro - 6: Cynically fouled by Fernandes when threatening to burst clear after 20 minutes. Couldn’t put away rebound after De Gea saved from Lookman in second half. Getty

SUBS: Joachim Andersen - (on for Reed 31’) 7: Defender on loan from Lyon made early appearance from bench and helped keep United’s attack relatively quiet. Furious at Rashford for his over-reaction to slight challenge that won free-kick just outside the box. Reuters

Ruben Loftus-Cheek (On for Carvalho 63’) 6: On-loan Chelsea midfielder came on and helped play part in Fulham earning deserved point. Getty

Kenny Tete - (On for Lookman 89’) N/A. PA

Manchester United were held to a 1-1 home draw by relegated Fulham in their penultimate Premier League match of the season despite taking the lead through a stunning Edinson Cavani lob.

United stretched their winless league run to three games after home defeats by Leicester City and Liverpool but were already assured of a top-four finish, prompting manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to leave striker Marcus Rashford on the bench.

Cavani netted with a sublime lob from 40 metres in the 15th minute to delight 10,000 home fans at Old Trafford who returned to the stadium for the first time in 14 months due to Covid-19.

But United wasted a string of chances to add to their tally and were punished in the 76th minute as Bryan got on the end of Bobby De Cordova-Reid's cross and headed it past goalkeeper David De Gea at the far post.

Solskjaer conceded United had fallen short in the Premier League but expressed hope he would pick up his maiden silverware as the club's manager when they face Villarreal in the Europa League final on May 26.

"It’s so great to have you back supporting the team, it's been a long year for everyone," the Norwegian said in a public address to the fans as his players headed for the tunnel.

"It’s been great working with these boys. We know we are not where we want to be in the league but hopefully we can bring a trophy back in about 10 days."

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