Fulham meet Manchester United at Craven Cottage as both teams chase their first win of the season.
Victory could put Fulham as high as fourth depending on results earlier in the afternoon, whilst Man Utd can climb out of the relegation zone with at least a draw – although a win would put the Red Devils into the top ten.
Team News
Antonee Robinson (knee) and Ryan Sessegnon (knock) could both return for Fulham if pass late fitness checks, after the pair missed the Cottagers’ 1-1 draw at Brighton
Man Utd will again be without Rasmus Hojlund after he missed their opening defeat at home to Arsenal amidst speculation over his future at the club.
Noussair Mazraoui (thigh) and Lisandro Martinez (knee) remain sidelined.
When is Kick-Off?
Fulham host Man Utd at Craven Cottage on Sunday 24 August at 4:30pm BST, live on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League in the UK.
Stat Attack
- Fulham have won one of their last five league meetings against Man Utd (W1, L4).
- Man Utd have dropped just two points in their last nine league visits to Fulham (W8, D1).
- Each of Utd’s last two wins at Fulham were by 1-0 results.
- Fulham have won two of their last six league matches at home (W2, L4).
- Man Utd won just one of their seven league visits to London-based opposition last season (W1, D1, L5).
Prediction
Having weathered Brighton’s fierce attacking play with an organised resilient defensive display and a clinical late equaliser, Fulham will again need to deliver another strong defensive display if want to quieten Utd’s strong attack which looked sharp against Arsenal.
Ruben Amorim’s Red Devils however lacked an accurate final touch despite their dominance against Arsenal in which they looked much sharper in their pace, movement and intensity, which can only get better as they continue to build momentum and gel.
I however do feel like Fulham will have enough to grind out something if Utd’s defence makes another blunder which is still their most vulnerable aspect.
Prediction: Fulham 1-1 Man Utd
Result: Fulham 1-1 Man Utd
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