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Nigeria and Fulham star Alex Iwobi. Photo by IMAGO<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Fulham<\/a> held Manchester United to a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage on Sunday, with Nigeria\u2019s Alex Iwobi once again writing his name into Premier League history, Soccernet.ng reports<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Both Iwobi and compatriot Calvin Bassey, close friends off the pitch<\/a>, played the full match for Marco Silva\u2019s side, though their afternoons could not have been more contrasting.<\/p>\n Bassey, once again shifted to left-back from his usual central role, endured a nervy first half when he conceded a penalty.<\/p>\n VAR spotted the defender grappling Mason Mount during a corner in the 38th minute, leaving referee Anthony Taylor with little choice but to point to the spot.<\/p>\n United captain Bruno Fernandes, however, failed to punish the error, firing his effort high over the bar.<\/p>\n Get Our Sports News First \u2013 Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n United eventually broke the deadlock shortly after the interval, though in bizarre fashion. In the 58th minute, Leny Yoro headed wide from a corner, but the ball ricocheted off Fulham striker Rodrigo Muniz and into his own net. While Yoro celebrated, the goal was officially recorded as a Muniz own goal.<\/p>\n Fulham refused to crumble and levelled matters in the 73rd minute, with Iwobi at the heart of the move.<\/p>\n Operating from a central midfield role rather than the wide position he often occupied last season, the Nigerian international delivered a pinpoint cross from the left.<\/p>\n Substitute Emile Smith Rowe met it with conviction, driving the ball past Unuyed goalkeeper to ensure the hosts claimed a share of the spoils.<\/p>\n For Iwobi, the assist was a milestone moment. It was his 40th in the Premier League, further extending his record as Nigeria\u2019s most prolific provider in the competition.<\/p>\n The Super Eagles<\/a> playmaker now sits clear of legendary compatriots Nwankwo Kanu<\/a> (29 assists), Yakubu Aiyegbeni (26), Kelechi Iheanacho (25) and Shola Ameobi (20).<\/p>\n The result leaves Manchester United with just one point from their opening two fixtures, following defeat to Arsenal<\/a> on the opening weekend. The Red Devils sit 16th in the table, already under pressure to respond.<\/p>\n Fulham, meanwhile, add another point to the draw they earned against Brighton<\/a> in their first match and currently occupy 13th place.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"Soccer](\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/GiD21q6Fht-H9rkv2ZbFlXJ7wmQ=\/750x938\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fsoccernet.ng%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F04%2FGn3g2eGWUAA9vh6.jpeg\")
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