Brede Hangeland headed a last-minute equaliser to deny Manchester
United victory in a gripping Premier League clash at Craven Cottage.
United appeared to be heading for victory when Hangeland scored
an unfortunate own goal with seven minutes go - the first act of
a breathless climax.
Nani missed a penalty moments later that would have put Sir Alex
Ferguson's side 3-1 up after Damien Duff handled in the area.
And United were punished for Nani's wastefulness in the final twist
as Hangeland atoned for his earlier blunder by powering a header
past Edwin van der Sar.
A fine start from United was rewarded in the 11th minute when the
influential Paul Scholes powered home a low 25-yard drive to register
his 150th goal for the club.
But Fulham, who dominated lengthy spells after the interval, showed
resolve to claw back the deficit with an emphatic strike from midfielder
Simon Davies.
It was a thrilling way for Mark Hughes to mark his first home match
as Fulham manager while Ferguson will know his side deserved no
more than a point.
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