Verdict: Bruno Fernandes over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 4/6
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Looking to put a first point of the season on the board at the second attempt, Manchester United will travel to Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon when they meet Fulham.
Fulham
Starting with the hosts, snatching what was a sensational last-gasp equaliser away at Brighton last weekend, Fulham will be looking to collect a heavyweight scalp when they return to west London on Sunday afternoon. However, enduring what was a downbeat summer behind the scenes at Craven Cottage, there has been some speculation that Marco Silva is growing frustrated. Signing off the 2024/25 campaign with a routine 2-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester City, it is fair to say that the Cottagers showed some real signs of inconstancy prior to the summer break. Eventually falling short in their bid to book a famous European ticket, the former Everton boss pick up consecutive Premier League victories on just a single occasion since the start of November.
Fulham Team News
Not making a single appearance during Fulham’s summer preparations, the Cottagers will once again be without USA international Antonee Robinson here. Likewise, missing out away at Brighton last weekend, ex-Tottenham star Ryan Sessegnon remains a doubt on Sunday afternoon.
Coming off the bench and bagging that stunning last-gasp equaliser at the Amex last weekend, Brazilian striker Rodrigo Muniz will be hoping to make a first Premier League start of the season. The former Middlesbrough loanee could replace Raul Jimenez in the final third.
Manchester United
As for the visitors, while Manchester United might have opened the 2025/26 campaign with a 1-0 defeat at home against historic rivals Arsenal, Ruben Amorim’s camp should take plenty of positives away from an impressive showing at Old Trafford. With it no secret that the Red Devils have their sights firmly set on booking some kind of European return this season, Sunday’s guests are desperate to put their first points of the year on the board. Despite watching their FA Cup adventure come to an end at the hands of Fulham back on March 2nd, Amorim’s men do hold a dominant Premier League record against the Cottagers. In fact, United have won five of their previous six top-flight showdowns against Fulham – a run that stems back to a 1-1 stalemate in May 2021.
Manchester United Team News
Still dealing with a long-term knee injury, Manchester United will travel to west London without Argentinian international Lisandro Martinez this weekend. Likewise, both expected to complete a summer move away from Old Trafford, the duo of Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho are not expected to feature here.
Coming off the bench and making his United debut during last weekend’s 1-0 defeat against Arsenal, new recruit Benjamin Sesko could be handed a first Premier League start. Controversially dropped last weekend, it remains to be seen if Andre Onana will be handed an immediate recall between the sticks.
Fulham vs Manchester United Key Factors to Consider
- When Fulham and Manchester United last met back on March 2nd, the Cottagers extended on their FA Cup adventure thanks to a nail-biting penalty shootout victory at Old Trafford.
- However, Man United have won five of their previous six Premier League meetings against Fulham.
- Likewise, Manchester United have lost just one of their previous 19 Premier League meetings against Sunday’s hosts.
- Fulham lost all of their final three Premier League showdowns at Craven Cottage last season by an aggregate score of 7-2.
- Four of the last five meetings between Fulham and Manchester United have finished with under 2.5 goals.
Conclusion
While Manchester United might have opened up their new domestic adventure with a 1-0 defeat at home against historic rivals Arsenal last weekend, Amorim’s side should take plenty of positives away from an eye-catching performance at Old Trafford. Despite their FA Cup exit at the hands of Fulham back in March, the Red Devils do hold a dominant Premier League record against Sunday’s hosts. Mustering 15 points from their previous six top-flight battles, United will be desperate to make a statement in the capital.
Verdict: Bruno Fernandes over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 4/6
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
