Analysis: Work to do, but Silva can rely on Leno
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Marco Silva is one of the Premier League bosses for whom judgement on his side should be reserved until after next month's international break, by which time he will know which members of his squad are staying put.
Brazilian striker Rodrigo Muniz was included in Silva's starting line-up on this occasion despite interest from Serie A outfit Atalanta and, closer to home, Leeds.
Former Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira was omitted altogether and Fulham did seem to struggle in the creative element of their game.
Unlike their opponents, though, Fulham's goalkeeping position is secure.
In a frantic period of injury time, United's Altay Bayindir came for a corner, then checked and finally ended up in no man's land as Joachim Andersen failed to take advantage by missing the ball with his intended header as it whizzed across goal.
Seconds later, United tried to exert pressure on Fulham with a superb ball to the edge of the six-yard box.
Bernd Leno showed no hesitation as he decisively came to punch well clear of his area.
Fulham have work to do before the window closes. But in Leno they have someone Silva can rely on.