'The storm and a man who can calm it' - National media verdict on Manchester United win

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Manchester United might have left it late against Fulham on Saturday lunchtime - but they got the job done with Bruno Fernandes scoring a dramatic stoppage-time winner.

It looked for all the world that United would have to settle for a share of the spoils on their latest visit to the capital.

However, captain Fernandes had other ideas as he curled a last-gasp effort into the net. The result helped United start to atone for heavy back-to-back defeats against Manchester City and Newcastle in separate competitions which had left manager Erik ten Hag under pressure and with some players even starting to doubt him, Here's our national media round-up from the Fulham game; ALSO READ: United provide update on Maguire and Rashford ALSO READ: Pellistri did exactly what United asked vs Fulham Neil Johnston from BBC Sport wrote: "Travelling fans made it clear they wanted to see more heart and effort from their team when they unfurled a banner which read 'Play like you mean it' before kick-off.

After a wretched season, Ten Hag will take any positives he can at the moment and will hope this result will be a springboard for a better run of form in their next matches. "Prior to Fernandes scoring his third club goal this season, United were flat and unconvincing as they struggled to make an impact against opponents in the bottom half of the table.