Manchester United vs Fulham

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Match details

Date: August 24 2025, 16:30 BST
Stadium: Craven Cottage

Confirmed lineups

Fulham (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: B. Leno
• Defenders: K. Tete, J. Andersen, C. Bassey, T. Castagne
• Midfielders: S. Lukić, S. Berge
• Forwards: R. Sessegnon, Joshua King, A. Iwobi, Rodrigo Muniz

Manchester United (3-4-2-1)

• Goalkeeper: A. Bayındır
• Defenders: L. Yoro, M. de Ligt, L. Shaw
• Midfielders: A. Diallo, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, P. Dorgu
• Forwards: B. Mbeumo, M. Mount, Matheus Cunha

Missing players

Fulham will be without R. Sessegnon, who is a doubt due to injury, and A. Robinson, who is recovering from knee surgery. These absences could affect Fulham's attacking options and defensive stability.

Manchester United faces several key injuries, including A. Onana (hamstring injury), N. Mazraoui, Lisandro Martínez (cruciate ligament injury), J. Zirkzee, and R. Højlund (other). The significant injuries could hinder their depth and overall performance.

Match background

This clash is crucial for both teams. Fulham, sitting in 7th place with one point, aims to secure a home advantage against Manchester United, currently in 15th place without points. The match carries implications not just for the table but also for building momentum.

Recent form

Fulham's recent form shows a draw in their only match of the season, scoring once and conceding once, indicating a balance but a lack of offensive fireworks. They will look to improve their home record in this fixture.

Manchester United, on the other hand, has a loss in their opening match, failing to score while conceding once. They will need to bounce back to recover early season form and restore confidence among fans.

Head-to-head record

• Fulham 0 - 1 Manchester United (January 26, 2025)
• Manchester United 1 - 0 Fulham (August 16, 2024)
• Manchester United 1 - 2 Fulham (February 24, 2024)
• Fulham 0 - 1 Manchester United (November 4, 2023)

Prediction

This match is poised to be a tight encounter given both teams' recent forms and missing players. Fulham's home advantage could play a role, but Manchester United's need to recover from their loss will likely ignite a competitive spirit.