Fulham have won only one of their last 20 meetings with Man United, with the Red Devils targeting an eighth successive victory at Craven Cottage, but these facts may count for very little this time.
Fulham vs Manchester United Preview
When Manchester United beat Fulham 1-0 on the opening Friday night of the season, Joshua Zirkzee the last-gasp match-winner, few would've forecast that, 21 games later, it would be the Cottagers who kick off seven points better off. Last Sunday, Man United were beaten once again, this time taken apart 3-1 by Brighton at Old Trafford, with Bruno Fernandes equalising from the penalty spot, only for the Seagulls to hit back twice in the second half.
Rúben Amorim's team have now lost four of their last five Premier League home games, yielding a miserly seven points from the last 27 available anywhere, hence why the Red Devils are 13th, equidistant away from the relegation zone and the potential European spots. In this season's Europa League, Man United took on Rangers in an eagerly anticipated fixture on Thursday.
The Red Devils went in front thanks to a freak own goal, only for Rangers to seemingly pinch a point in the final minute of normal time but, right at the death, Lisandro Martínez's inch-perfect cross picked out Fernandes to lash home a dramatic winner. As a result, Amorim's side are up to fourth in the Europa League, knowing victory over Steaua București in the Romanian capital next Thursday will rubber stamp their place in the last 16. Before then, Man United are in desperate need of Premier League points, so will they claim a much-needed victory on the banks of the River Thames?
Fulham meantime will very much fancy their chances of victory come Sunday night. The Cottagers beat Leicester 2-0 last weekend, with Emile Smith Rowe's diving header from mere picometres out breaking the deadlock, before an uncharacteristically composed Adama Traoré smashed home the clincher at the King Power. Marco Silva's side had been beaten by West Ham four nights earlier, but this is the Whites' sole defeat in ten Premier League matches, famously beating Chelsea on Boxing Day, while also holding Liverpool, Spurs and Arsenal to draws since the start of December. Thus, do Fulham actually kick off at Craven Cottage as favourites to beat Man United at home for the first time in 16 years?
Fulham vs Manchester United Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 92.
- Fulham Wins: 15. Draws: 20. Manchester United Wins: 57.
Fulham Team News
Kenny Tete and Reiss Nelson remain sidelined, but Sander Berge came back into the side at Leicester, his first appearance since just before Christmas due to an ankle injury, so will the Norwegian once again get the nod over former Man United midfielder Andreas Pereira? In fact, Marco Silva could name an unchanged lineup, with Harry Wilson once again getting the nod out-wide, despite the fact Adama Traoré got on the scoresheet at the King Power. Saša Lukić leads the way in the Premier League for yellow cards, collecting nine so far, but another here would see him sit out key upcoming clashes with Newcastle and Nottingham Forest suspended.
Fulham predicted lineup vs Manchester United: (4-2-3-1): Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukić, Wilson, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Jiménez.
Fulham Player to Watch vs Manchester United
Emile Smith Rowe nodded home his fourth goal for Fulham last weekend, while his sole previous strike against Man United came during a 3-2 defeat for Arsenal in 2021, hoping to score in a victory for his side this time.
Manchester United Team News
Games continue to come thick and fast for Rúben Amorim, who is without Victor Lindelöf, Jonny Evans, Luke Shaw and Mason Mount, while Antony and Marcus Rashford are seemingly on their way out, or at least the club would like them to be. In goal, André Onana had a disasterclass against Brighton, so, having started in the Europa League, could Altay Bayındır make his Premier League debut, or will Amorim stick with Onana, who has started all 60 league matches since his arrival? Meantime, having been taken off at half time on Thursday, Matthijs de Ligt is a doubt, as is Noussair Mazraoui, who wasn't even on the bench against Rangers, while Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo will return to midfield, after Christian Erkisen and youngster Toby Collyer were handed rare starts. Lastly, Joshua Zirkizee, who was the hero when Fulham visited Old Trafford in August, has started the last two matches, so will he once again get the nod over Rasmus Højlund?
Manchester United predicted lineup vs Fulham: (3-4-3): Onana; Yoro, Maguire, Martínez; Amad, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dalot; Fernandes, Garnacho, Zirkzee.
Manchester United Player to Watch vs Fulham
Bruno Fernandes has scored in both matches this week, taking his tally to nine for the season, while he's previously netted four times against Fulham, including during both of his last two visits to Craven Cottage, the most-recent of which was a last-gasp winner.
Fulham vs Manchester United Prediction
As alluded to earlier, we're backing Fulham for victory on Sunday night. The Cottagers are well-rested, more cohesive, in better form and frankly a better team than Man United right now, so while it would obviously be a story, it should be no surprise if they do win: Fulham 2-1 Manchester United.
Fulham vs Manchester United FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Fulham vs Manchester United Premier League game on TV channel?
Fulham vs Manchester United Premier League game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: TNT Sports 1 & Ultimate
- USA: fuboTV, NBC, Telemundo & Deportes En Vivo
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network Canada
How to watch Fulham vs Manchester United Premier League game on live streaming?
Fulham vs Manchester United Premier League game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Discovery+
- USA: fuboTV, nbcsports.com, USA Network, Telemundo & SiriusXM FC
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Fulham vs Manchester United in the Premier League?
Fulham vs Man United takes place on Sunday 26 January 2025, with kick off at 19:00 (GMT), 14:00 (EDT) & 11:00 (PST).