Fenerbahce inflicted United 's first ever home defeat in European competition but the only thing for its fans to shout about here was Van Persie 's 83rd - minute consolation .
United 's first ever home defeat in European competition is a 1 - 0 loss in October 1996 .
Fenerbahce inflicted United 's first ever home defeat in European competition , a 1 - 0 loss in October 1996 , but the only thing for its fans to shout about here was Van Persie 's 83rd - minute consolation .