Manchester United Aims for Continued Success Against Fulham

Manchester United is riding a wave of momentum following their impressive victories over Manchester City and Arsenal. With the appointment of Michael Carrick as interim manager until the end of the season, the club has seen a noticeable shift in performance and fan engagement. The team has secured back-to-back wins, which have propelled them into the top four of the Premier League. This resurgence has brought a renewed sense of hope to the once apathetic fanbase, with players starting to show the form they are capable of.

Despite this positive run, United must remain cautious. History has shown that false dawns can be common, and the current success could be just another step on a longer journey. Carrick is likely urging his players to maintain focus as they face an upcoming home match against Fulham, a game that could further solidify their position in the Champions League qualification race.

Fulham presents a formidable challenge. They have accumulated eight points from their last five games and have won two of their last three matches at Old Trafford, including a dramatic penalty shootout victory in the FA Cup last season. In their previous encounter in August, a 1-1 draw in west London saw Bruno Fernandes miss a crucial penalty, which proved costly. United will be eager to avoid a similar outcome this weekend.

Match Details

Location: Manchester, England

Stadium: Old Trafford

Date: Sunday, Feb. 1

Kick-off Time: 2 p.m. GMT / 9 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. PT

Referee: John Brooks

VAR: James Bell

Head-to-Head Record

In the last five meetings between the two teams:
– Manchester United: 2 wins

– Fulham: 2 wins

– Draws: 1

The most recent encounter was a 1-1 draw on August 24, 2025, during the Premier League.

Current Form

Manchester United (Last Five Games):

– Win

– Win

– Loss

– Loss

– Draw

Fulham (Last Five Games):

– Win

– Loss

– Win

– Win

– Draw

How to Watch

Fans in various regions can catch the match through the following channels:

• United Kingdom: Sky Go UK, SKY GO Extra, Sky Ultra HD, Sky Sports Main Event
• United States: NBCSN, Peacock
• Canada: DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network 3 Canada
• Mexico: FOX One

For a full list of broadcasters around the world, additional information is available.

Team News

Patrick Dorgu suffered a hamstring injury during the match against Arsenal and is expected to miss approximately 10 weeks. Matheus Cunha is likely to replace him on the left wing.

Manchester United will continue without Matthijs de Ligt in defense, but Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martínez have been performing well recently. Joshua Zirkzee has returned to training after a recent injury but is unlikely to feature prominently.

Predicted Lineup for Manchester United

Manchester United’s predicted lineup for the match against Fulham:

– Goalkeeper: Lammens

– Defenders: Dalot, Maguire, Martínez, Shaw

– Midfielders: Casemiro, Mainoo

– Attackers: Amad, Fernandes, Cunha

– Striker: Mbeumo

Fulham Team News

Fulham made a significant signing by acquiring Oscar Bobb from Manchester City for £27 million. However, Bobb is currently injured and will not be available for this match. Sasa Lukić and Rodrigo Muniz are also sidelined, but Kenny Tete is expected to return to the matchday squad.

Harry Wilson, Fulham’s key player, has been in excellent form, contributing nine goals or assists in his last 10 matches. He will be crucial for Fulham’s chances.

Predicted Lineup for Fulham

Fulham’s predicted lineup for the match against Manchester United:

– Goalkeeper: Leno

– Defenders: Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson

– Midfielders: Iwobi, Berge

– Attackers: Wilson, Smith Rowe, Chukwueze

– Striker: Jiménez

Match Prediction

Based on the current form under Carrick, it would be difficult to bet against Manchester United securing their third consecutive win. The shift to a four-back formation has strengthened the defense and midfield, while the attack has been particularly effective.

Fulham, however, will look to exploit counterattacks, and they have the personnel to do so. However, facing a reinvigorated Old Trafford crowd may prove too much for Marco Silva’s team.

Prediction: Manchester United 3–1 Fulham

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