As Manchester United welcomed back fans to Old Trafford for the first time since December, Edinson Cavani’s wonder-strike was cancelled out by a resilient Fulham, ending the tie in a 1-1 draw on Tuesday. 

A limited crowd of 10,000 United fans were present at Old Trafford, amid easing coronavirus restrictions in the UK.

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Although some fans held up signs reading “Glazers Out” and chanted against the American owners of the club, the discontent was drowned out by songs of praise for Cavani in the 15th minute.

Latching onto a Bruno Fernandes flick from a David De Gea’s long ball, Cavani spotted Alphonse Areola off his line and lofted a gorgeous 40-yard chip over the Fulham keeper.

Although the Uruguayan striker had to wait for VAR to confirm he was onside before he could take the applause for his first goal in front of United fans at Old Trafford.

However, unfortunately for Cavani, Fernandes has already been awarded United’s Goal of the Season for his strike against Everton.

Meanwhile, De Gea was back in goal in place of Dean Henderson in what could be the Spaniard’s farewell appearance at Old Trafford amid reports he could leave in the close-season.

But De Gea was beaten in the 76th minute when Joe Bryan headed the equaliser from Bobby Decordova-Reid’s cross.

Second-placed United, now without a win in three games, suffered another blow ahead of the Europa League final against Villarreal on May 26 when Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay limped off injured.

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United captain Harry Maguire is already racing to be fit for the final after suffering an ankle problem.

Meanwhile, at Southampton, Patrick Bamford ruined the return of fans as the Leeds striker slotted home in the 73rd minute.

Tyler Roberts bagged Leeds’ second goal in the 90th minute to clinch the points for Marcelo Bielsa’s side.