Sir Alex Ferguson watches Man Utd limp to draw at Fulham as fans say ‘you can see the pain in his eyes’

SIR ALEX FERGUSON has appeared looking glum as Manchester United limped to a draw at Fulham. Fans have praised the 84-year-old’s commitment to United as the club’s difficult start to the 2026-27 Premier League season continues. Former Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson looks on from the at Craven Cottage during a Premier League match against Fulham Credit: Alamy Sir Alex sits in the stands at Craven Cottage watching United face Fulham in the Premier League Credit: Reuters Cameras panned to the legendary coach during his former team’s visit to Craven Cottage on Sunday. A second-half Lisandro Martinez own goal proved crucial as the visitors appeared set for a third defeat in five Premier League games this season. Sign up for the Man United newsletter Thank you! However, Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha rescued United with an 89th-minute deflected equaliser. Now several fans have suggested that Sir Alex will be frustrated with United’s recent struggles. One fan on X said: “You can see the pain in Sir Alex Ferguson’s eyes.” Another shared: “I imagine he isn’t happy with what he’s seeing.” A third fan posted: “He’s disgusted.” United opened their season with a shocking 2-0 loss against Hull before another defeat to Man City. Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS They have also endured a draw against Everton, with their only Premier League win coming against the newly-promoted Ipswich Town in August. Additionally, United suffered a 3-2 loss against Brighton in the Carabao Cup. But Sir Alex has remained loyal to the club he dedicated 27 years of his coaching career to, despite sitting 12th in the Premier League ahead of a three-week international break. A fourth fan said: “He’s still so zealous to watch his beloved club crumble.” A fifth commented: “Sorry to have to witness this nonsense Alex.” United appear to be a shadow of the club that won 13 league titles under Sir Alex, winning their last title under the legendary coach in 2013. They experienced a promising turn of form to finish third last season after Michael Carrick took charge of the club in January, before stagnating this season. United will return from the lengthy international break against a struggling Tottenham Hotspur side on Saturday, October 10. Comment now