Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi On The Scoresheet As Fulham Defeats Manchester United

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By Abiola Olawale

The Nigerian colour was on full show as Fulham defender Calvin Bassey and midfielder Alex Iwobi starred in a dramatic win against Manchester United.

The duo were on the scoresheet to earn their side, Fulham, all three points at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Bassey put his side ahead in the 65th minute, scoring his first goal in the English Premier League. Manchester United came back through Harry Maguire’s goal in the 89th minute. The reds thought they could go on and win the three points but Iwobi dashed their hopes as he found the back of the net in the 97th minute.

The brilliant result sees Fulham earn their first Premier League win at Old Trafford in 21 years, leaving Man Utd eight points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa.

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