Fulham Set to Battle Manchester United: Key Matchups, Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed

Manchester United aim to claim their inaugural Premier League victory of the campaign as they travel to face Fulham this Sunday afternoon.

The Red Devils displayed commendable effort in their narrow 1–0 defeat to Arsenal last weekend and deserved to take points from that competitive encounter. However, Ruben Amorim's team's inability to convert chances proved decisive as they suffered another home loss under the Portuguese manager.

United will hope to deliver a comparable display but with an improved outcome at Craven Cottage—a ground where they have historically thrived. The Red Devils have triumphed in their previous eight visits and even secured a 1–0 success last campaign despite their league struggles.

Fulham demonstrated character in their 1–1 stalemate with Brighton & Hove Albion last weekend, as Rodrigo Muniz struck a vital leveller in the 96th minute. The Cottagers aim to carry their strong pre-season momentum into this encounter with United and will sense an opportunity to inflict further disappointment on the Manchester club.

Here is Sports Illustrated's preview of the encounter at Craven Cottage.

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Fulham Team News

Fulham may be missing Ryan Sessegnon and Antonee Robinson, who both sat out the Brighton match due to minor fitness concerns. Calvin Bassey featured at left-back on the south coast and is expected to continue in that position if the pair remain unavailable.

18-year-old Josh King made a surprising start in the attacking midfield role against the Seagulls and will vie with Andreas Pereira and Emile Smith Rowe for the No.10 position versus United.

Muniz will be seeking a starting berth following his dramatic late intervention last weekend, with the Brazilian now appearing likely to remain at Fulham despite speculation about his departure. Nevertheless, Raúl Jiménez should maintain his place in the lineup for now.

Fulham Predicted Lineup vs. Man Utd (4-2-3-1)

Fulham predicted lineup vs. Man Utd (4-2-3-1): Leno; Tete, Andersen, Cuenca, Bassey; Berge, Lukic; Wilson, Pereira, Iwobi; Jiménez.

Man Utd Team News

Amorim has just two players sidelined through injury, both defensive personnel. Lisandro Martínez and Noussair Mazraoui will miss the journey to Craven Cottage, with the former having netted the decisive goal in this matchup last season.

Questions were asked when Altay Bayındır was chosen over André Onana last weekend, but the Turkish keeper's error should result in Onana returning to the starting eleven. United are pursuing Royal Antwerp's Senne Lammens, adding further scrutiny to whoever features between the posts in London.

Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo both shone in their official United debuts last time out and should be accompanied by fellow new signing Benjamin Šeško in the starting formation.

Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs. Fulham (3-4-2-1)

Man Utd predicted lineup vs. Fulham (3-4-2-1): Onana; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Cunha; Šeško.

Fulham vs. Man Utd Score Prediction

United showed promise in their season opener despite the result and should draw encouragement from that performance heading into Sunday's clash. They typically perform well at Craven Cottage and now possess the attacking quality to trouble opposing defences regularly.

Fulham will provide United with an exceptionally challenging contest and have secured victory in two of their last three visits to Old Trafford, but they consistently struggle against the Red Devils at their own venue. Sunday may prove another disappointing encounter for the Cottagers in this fixture.

Prediction: Fulham 1–2 Man Utd