Man United have already beaten Fulham twice this season, both finishing 1-0, while the Cottagers have won only one of their last 21 meetings with the Red Devils.
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Will Manchester United remain on track for FA Cup glory? So far in this competition, the Red Devils have dumped out Arsenal on penalties and then Leicester, with Harry Maguire heading home a stoppage time winner from an offside position in the latter; in a VARless world, the goal stood.
Meanwhile, in the Premier League, Maguire was also the match-winner on Wednesday as Man United battled to a 3-2 victory over Ipswich, despite falling behind early and then seeing Patrick Dorgu sent off. Nevertheless, this is just a third league win in 11 for Rúben Amorim's team, certainly looking to this competition and the Europa League, facing Real Sociedad in San Sebastián on Thursday, to salvage their season, considering they continue to languish in 14th.
Thus, this is the start of a crucial five-day period for Man United, who are looking to retain the FA Cup for the very first time, despite being 13-times winners of this trophy, the second-most successful side in the tournament's 154-year history.
Fulham meanwhile have never won a major trophy in their 146-year history, their sole FA Cup Final appearance coming half a century ago, beaten by West Ham. However, given that they're generally enjoying an eye-catching campaign, the Cottagers will believe they can get to Wembley. So far in this competition, the Whites have ousted Watford and Wigan, with Rodrigo Muniz breaking the deadlock in round three, before bagging a brace in the fourth round.
Meanwhile, Marco Silva's side were victorious on Tuesday night, beating Wolves 2-1 at Molineux; Ryan Sessegnon breaking the deadlock inside 60 seconds, before Muniz was the match-winner mere seconds after the interval. So, having won four of their last six, Fulham are nine points above their significantly more illustrious hosts, currently ninth, very much in with a shout of getting into Europe for the first time since 2011. So, can the Cottagers dump out the holder at Old Trafford on Sunday?
Manchester United vs Fulham Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 93.
- Manchester United Wins: 58. Draws: 20. Fulham Wins: 15.
Manchester United Team News
Rúben Amorim currently has limited options at his disposal, considering Altay Bayındır, Lisandro Martínez, Jonny Evans, Luke Shaw, Toby Collyer, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount and Amad are all sidelined, while Patrick Dorgu's red card on Wednesday means he is suspended.
So, Noussair Mazraoui will return at wing-back, but few other changes are forecast, considering Victor Lindelöf, Casemiro and Christian Eriksen were the only other senior players on the bench against Ipswich. Alejandro Garnacho was not happy about being replaced in mid-week, the forward sacrificed following Dorgu's dismissal, but he'll be Man United's most-likely goal-threat here.
Manchester United predicted lineup vs Fulham: (3-4-3): Onana; Yoro, de Ligt, Maguire; Dalot, Ugarte, Fernandes, Mazraoui; Garnacho, Zirkzee, Højlund.
Manchester United Player to Watch vs Fulham
Bruno Fernandes has scored ten times this season, so will he add to his four career goals against Fulham?
Fulham Team News
Marco Silva did rotate his team at Wolves on Tuesday, possibly in preparation for this tie, but all of his big guns will surely be back in. Kenny Tete, Reiss Nelson and Harry Wilson remain sidelined while Emile Smith Rowe, who missed the mid-week trip to Molineux, is back in contention to feature.
Elsewhere, Calvin Bassey, Antonee Robinson and Alex Iwobi will return to the lineup, while Bernd Leno is likely to be donning the gloves, despite the fact Steven Benda has started both FA Cup ties so far. Lastly, in attack, Raúl Jiménez is the usual first choice, but will Rodrigo Muniz's impressive form see him get the nod? Fulham were dumped out of the FA Cup at Old Trafford two years ago, with Silva, Willian and Aleksandar Mitrović all sent off, so they'll be hoping to avoid a similar meltdown on Sunday.
Fulham predicted lineup vs Manchester United: (4-2-3-1): Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukić, Traoré, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Muniz.
Fulham Player to Watch vs Manchester United
Adama Traoré has two goals and six assists to his name this season, but the Spaniard has never scored in 17 meetings with Man United, so can he change that fact at Old Trafford?
Manchester United vs Fulham Prediction
We are backing Fulham for a shock win at Old Trafford? Well, would that be a shock? We're not sure. Either-way, we're backing the Cottagers to get through: Manchester United 1-2 Fulham.
Manchester United vs Fulham FAQs - FA Cup
How to watch Manchester United vs Fulham FA Cup game on TV channel?
Manchester United vs Fulham FA Cup game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: BBC One
- USA: ESPN+
- Canada: Sportsnet World Now
How to watch Manchester United vs Fulham FA Cup game on live streaming?
Manchester United vs Fulham FA Cup game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: BBC iPlayer
- USA: ESPN+
- Canada: Sportsnet World Now
What is the date and kick-off time for Manchester United vs Fulham in the FA Cup?
Manchester United vs Fulham takes place on Sunday 2 March 2025, with kick off at 16:30 (GMT), 11:30 (EDT) & 8:30 (PST).