Fulham FC vs Manchester United FC, English Premier League 2026-27, Today Match Prediction
Fulham FC
Manchester United FC
City Look to Bounce Back from Derby Defeat at Craven Cottage
- Fulham have scored at least two goals in each of their last four home games across competitions.
- 84 shot attempts by United is the most for any side in the league so far this season.
- Manchester United have scored at least a goal in each of their last 23 games against Fulham in all competitions.
Manchester United to win (2-1).
| Tournament: | English Premier League 2026-27 |
| Venue: | Craven Cottage |
Fulham FC vs Manchester United FC Match Prediction & Analysis
Fulham will host Manchester City in the final game of Matchday 5 before the international break commences. Both sides have plenty to prove, with City looking to respond after last weekend’s Manchester derby disappointment, while Fulham will aim to build on the first point of their campaign after losing their opening three games.
With both teams searching for a spark, this promises to be an intriguing contest, but City arguably have more to prove.
Current Standings: Manchester United are in 13th position with four points, while Fulham are in the relegation zone in 18th with just one point.
Head-to-Head Record: United have dominated this fixture, winning 27 of the 38 matches, with Fulham managing just four victories.
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Fulham FC Preview
After three narrow defeats, Fulham finally got off the mark by earning a point away at Liverpool, with the clean sheet offering an added boost. More importantly, Arbeloa appears to have found a potential solution at centre-back in David Affenberger, who impressed on his Premier League debut alongside Bassey with his pace, athleticism and passing range. The 25-year-old Austrian finished with nine line-breaking passes and 12 defensive contributions.
Interestingly, Affenberger was rested for the Carabao Cup clash against West Ham, where Fulham conceded twice despite eventually winning 3-2 through goals from Rodrigo Muniz, Palacios and Oscar Bobb. Arbeloa will now hope his side can reproduce that defensive solidity on Sunday, especially against a United attack desperate for goals.
The ongoing winless streak is the second longest that Fulham have gone without a win at the start of a season since 2020-21.
Fulham have scored at least two goals in each of their last four home games across competitions.
Over 2.5 goals have been scored in three of their last five games across competitions.
Team News
Fulham will be without Kenny Tete and Tom Cairney for Sunday’s clash, while Ryan Sessegnon remains a doubt and will face a late fitness test to determine his availability.
Fulham Probable starting Lineup
Leno (GK); Castagne, Affengruber, Bassey, Robinson, Berge, Charles, Bobb, King, Iwobi, Garcia
Manchester United FC Preview
If Arbeloa found some relief in Fulham’s latest league outing, Michael Carrick would have felt the opposite after United suffered a 1-0 derby defeat to Manchester City at home. The frustration was compounded by their failure to capitalise on City being reduced to 10 men following Phil Foden’s 23rd-minute red card.
United managed just two shots on target thereafter, raising questions over the decision to persist with Cunha as a makeshift striker.
Things got worse in midweek as United squandered a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 to Brighton in the Carabao Cup, suffering their first home defeat after leading by two goals since 1976. With just four Premier League points from their opening four games, the pressure is mounting on Carrick to turn things around quickly.
Four points is the joint lowest that Manchester United have managed after the first four games of a season.
84 shot attempts by United is the most for any side in the league so far this season.
Manchester United have scored at least a goal in each of their last 23 games against Fulham in all competitions.
Team News
Manchester United will be without Matthijs de Ligt, Manuel Ugarte and Amad Diallo on Sunday. Carlos Baleba could make his debut, while Luke Shaw is expected to return after missing the last three games.
Manchester United Probable starting Lineup
Lammens (GK); Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw, Mainoo, Tielemans, Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha, Sesko
FULHAM FC vs MANCHESTER UNITED FC
Winning PredictionDespite United’s recent struggles, the visitors remain strong favourites on paper. Fulham are winless in their last 10 league home meetings with the Red Devils (D2 L8), while United have lost just once in their last 21 league games against the Cottagers (W16 D4).
Those numbers favour United, although their response to two setbacks in quick succession remains a key question. Fulham could therefore spring a surprise or earn a point, but a United victory remains the likeliest outcome.
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