In a 1-1 draw against Fulham, Manchester United faced criticism for a 15-minute stretch of play that former defender and commentator Gary Neville described as the worst he had seen in 46 years of following the club. The match, which took place at Craven Cottage, saw Manchester United score an own goal by Lisandro Martinez, but a late deflected goal by Matheus Cunha helped them salvage a point. While the result avoided a loss, it did little to improve the team's struggling start to the Premier League season. Neville, who has been a lifelong fan of Manchester United, was visibly stunned by the team's lack of effort during that portion of the game. He told Sky Sports that the performance was "absolutely pathetic" and noted the players seemed to be "walking" around the pitch rather than competing with urgency. "I've never seen such a lack of effort," he said. "It's bizarre. It's like the blue mannequins playing against the white mannequins." Neville expressed sympathy for manager Michael Carrick, suggesting that the players' lack of energy during the second half was concerning. Former Manchester United player Ashley Young echoed Neville's sentiments, saying the team was too slow and lacked the urgency needed to control the game. He criticized the lack of risk-taking in the final third, stating, "I wanted to see more passes being risked in the final third. It was too slow." This performance highlighted the ongoing challenges facing Carrick, who has struggled to inspire a strong start to the season. After five Premier League games, Manchester United have only secured five points, with just one win to their name. They currently sit 12th in the league table, while Fulham remain winless in their opening five games, occupying 19th place. The draw against Fulham did not provide the boost the team needed, and questions remain about how Carrick can motivate his squad to improve their performance.