Fulham boss says 'best team' won as Erik ten Hag delivers honest verdict

Manchester United's bid to secure a place in next season's Champions League took a major dent after they suffered a 2-1 defeat against Fulham on Saturday.

Erik ten Hag's side were second best throughout the first half at Old Trafford, though Fulham didn't take the lead until just before the hour mark as Calvin Bassey fired home. The Whites had chances to put the game beyond reach but were temporarily punished for being wasteful when Harry Maguire equalised late on.

However, despite having opportunities of their own, United were caught out as Alex Iwobi won it for Fulham in the 97th minute. It was a bitterly disappointing result for the Red Devils, who were hoping to secure their fourth successive Premier League win in their hopes of a top-four place.

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Fulham boss Marco Silva admitted "clearly the best team won" after his side's surprise victory. It's the Whites' first win at the Theatre of Dreams since 2003 as they cement their place in mid-table. "It is a big win for us. For sure, a great feeling for our fans, who were loud from the first to the last whistle," Silva said.

"The players deserved it, clearly the best team won the game. We were the team which played better, created more chances and had more control of the game.

"It is a fantastic feeling for us to come here and win against a side in a good run of form. We knew we would have to play at a high level and that's what we did. They had two or three moments as well, they are a quality team but we controlled it very well. I'm pleased how we played at the start of the second half.

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