Bruno Fernandes has warned Manchester United must use their win against Fulham as the springboard for more positive results, following wasted opportunities to kick on after earlier victories this season.
The pressure was mounting on Erik ten Hag's position after successive 3-0 home defeats at home against Manchester City and Newcastle, which made this weekend's clash at Craven Cottage a must-win fixture.
But the contest was a scrappy affair and with the exception of Scott McTominay's disallowed goal, chances were at a premium. ALSO READ: United player ratings as Maguire good and Antony poor ALSO READ: United stance on City interest in Mainoo The points looked destined to be shared, but United maintained the belief that a winner was possible and that endeavour was rewarded in the last minute of regular time when Fernandes found the back of the net.
Fernandes' strike in the 90th minute was the matchwinner and the important goal came on his 200th appearance for the club. He told MUTV after the game: "It was really good.