Looking to return to winning ways, having suffered back-to-back defeats in all competitions, Manchester United visit Craven Cottage to play Fulham.
The Red Devils lost 3-0 to Manchester City in their last league encounter, as they had a torrid performance in front of their fans.
A brace from Erling Haaland and a well-taken goal by Phil Foden was enough to silence fans of the Red Devils.
On Wednesday, Erik Ten Hag’s side also fell to a defeat against Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup, with their 2023 final opposition dislodging them from defending their crown.
Miguel Almiron took the Magpies in front before Lewis Hall and Joseph Willock completed a perfect evening for them at Old Trafford.
For Fulham, they battled to a 1-1 draw with Brighton in their last Premier League fixture, before comfortably dispatching Ipswich Town 1-3 at Portman Road.
Harry Wilson, Rodrigo Muniz, and Tom Cairney all got their name on the score sheet to give the Cottagers a great win over Ipswich Town, with Elkan Baggot pulling one back for the Tractor Boys late on.
Fulham in the Premier League this season
Marco Silva’s side have had a shaky start to the league season, securing just 3 wins from 10 matches, sharing the spoils 3 times, and losing 4 matches so far.
Their only victories this season have come against newly promoted Sheffield United and Luton Town, with a 1-0 win over relegation-threatened Everton to commence the season.
Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag has noted the need for his side to improve, given their woeful performances in the league so far.
They are plunged into 8th position, with 15 points from 10 matches, and the situation is not looking any better for the Red Devils.
It was revealed in the previous week what Erik Ten Hag will receive if he is dismissed by Manchester United, and it was a whopping sum of £15 million.
Certainly, the Red Devils aren’t looking at possibly ending the Dutchman’s stay at Old Trafford, but results must improve.
They are yet to draw any league game this campaign, winning 5 and losing 5 out of the 10 matches played this season.
For Fulham, they sit 14th on the league table, with Marco Silva’s side needing to improve their league form.
Manchester United unbeaten run against Fulham?
Manchester United are unbeaten against Fulham in the last 17 matches, and their away form has been quite impressive this campaign.
Securing recent away wins against Burnley and Sheffield United in October, could spur them to victory against Fulham.
Their last defeat against the Cottagers came in December 2009, a 3-0 loss, with Daryl Murphy, Bobby Zamora, and Damien Duff all getting their name on the score sheet.
Team News For Fulham
Tosin Adarabioyo, Issa Diop, Adama Traore, and Kenny Tete remain sidelined due to injuries, although Traore and Tete look to be getting back to full fitness.
Marco Silva is battling a selection headache after forward Rodrigo Muniz got on the score sheet against Ipswich Town, with summer signing Raul Jimenez failing to score since his arrival to the club.
Team News For Manchester United
Carlos Henrique Casemiro is a doubt for the game after he was substituted at halftime due to a suspected injury.
Luke Shaw, Amad Diallo, Jadon Sancho, Tyrell Malacia, and Lisandro Martinez will not feature in the game due to injury, while Raphael Varane’s status is uncertain, as he was ill for the game against Newcastle United.
Aaron Wan Bissaka, who played in the midweek against the Magpies is in contention to start this encounter, having featured from the bench in the EFL Cup clash, which they lost.
Fulham possible starting lineup:
Leno, Castagne, Ream, Bassey, Robinson, Reed, Palhinha, Willian, Pereira, Iwobi, Muniz
Manchester United possible starting lineup:
Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Maguire, Reguilon, McTominay, Eriksen; Antony, Fernandes, Rashford, Hojlund
Prediction: Fulham 1-2 Manchester United
Given the form of Erik Ten Hag’s side, it is hard to give them a potential victory in any encounter, and likewise, on Saturday, it is going to be a tough test against Fulham.
However, looking to pacify their fans and better their fortunes this campaign, they should continue their 17-game unbeaten run against Marco Silva’s side.
Kick-Off Time: 01:30 PM
