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Fulham vs Manchester United: Will the Red Devils Regain Form or Fall to Fulham

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 Fulham Vs Manchester United  Preview

By: Babatunde Ajibade (Manchester United correspondent)
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Manchester United head to Craven Cottage on Sunday to face Fulham in a clash that looks deceptively simple on paper. Historically, United have dominated this fixture, but their erratic league form this season has left fans questioning whether they can maintain their superiority. While a Europa League victory over Rangers on Thursday sparked glimmers of hope, injuries and sloppy mistakes remain glaring issues, keeping supporters on edge. The big question remains: which version of Manchester United will show up?

Zirkzee after scoring the winner last time against Fulham

Adding to the uncertainty, the Marcus Rashford saga continues to swirl, with rumors of his future dominating headlines as the manager persists in keeping him sidelined. Speculation is also mounting over Garnacho’s potential move to Chelsea, with whispers of Christopher Nkunku coming to Old Trafford in return. With just days left in the transfer window, there’s talk of further reinforcements, including Patrick Dorgu or Alvaro Carreras, while Antony appears poised to leave for Real Betis on loan. INEOS’s apparent determination to strengthen the squad is promising—but will these moves arrive in time to salvage the season?

 

Marcus Rashford

United’s recent league performance has been a dismal 3-1 home defeat to Brighton, marred once again by individual errors—a theme that has defined their season. However, their midweek Europa League win against Rangers offered a flicker of resilience, with the 2-1 victory putting them in prime position to qualify for the knockout stages. Yet, league form remains a sore spot, to the point where reports suggest manager Ruben Amorim’s frustration boiled over after yet another uninspired display. Their opening-day league win over Fulham came courtesy of Zirkzee’s lone goal—fans will hope Thursday’s fighting spirit carries over to reignite their Premier League campaign.

Brighton players after scoring the third goal

Amorim himself has acknowledged the gravity of United’s struggles, even suggesting this could be one of the club’s darkest seasons. Losing six of their last nine Premier League matches—winning just two—has left the Red Devils teetering. A defeat to Fulham on Sunday would mark their worst run since the 1988-89 season, a far cry from the club’s glory days. However, Craven Cottage has been a happy hunting ground for United in recent years; they are unbeaten in their last eight visits, winning seven, with their last defeat there dating back to 2009.

Bruno Fernandes after scoring the winner on Thursday

Fulham, on the other hand, come into this fixture with growing confidence and realistic ambitions of European football. Fresh off a commanding 2-0 victory over Leicester City—managed by none other than United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy—the Cottagers are beginning to find their stride. Goals from Emile Smith Rowe and Adama Traore secured their first Premier League win of 2025, following a 3-2 loss to West Ham and a thrilling 2-2 draw with Ipswich Town. Impressively, Fulham have scored two goals in each of their last five league matches, but converting draws into wins remains their Achilles’ heel, as evidenced by four consecutive stalemates at Craven Cottage.

Fulham 2-1 leicester

History, however, favors Manchester United. Fulham have beaten the Red Devils just once in their last 18 Premier League meetings (D3, L14), with that solitary win—a 2-1 triumph—coming at Old Trafford last season. As Sunday looms, all eyes are on whether United can rediscover their form or if Fulham will capitalize on their opponents’ fragile confidence. With drama, unpredictability, and plenty at stake, this promises to be a gripping contest. Will the Red Devils bounce back, or will Fulham deal another blow to their troubled season? The stage is set for an intriguing showdown.

Manchester United’s record against Fulham:

Games won:57
Games drawn:18
Games lost:14

 

 

Team News:

(As of today 25/01/2025)

Fulham:  Kenny Tete and Reiss Nelson are absent for the hosts this week.

Manchester United: Luke Shaw, Lindelof, Mason Mount, Johnny Evans and Marcus Rashford remain unavailable.

Prediction:

Given Manchester United’s dismal form this season, it comes as no surprise that Fulham are the Opta supercomputer’s favorites for this matchup, with a 47.3% win probability. This statistic speaks volumes about just how far United have fallen this campaign.

Fulham 2-1 Manchester United

 

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