Match
Overview & Context
- Date & Time:
Sunday, August 24, 2025 — kick-off expected at 16:30 BST (~11:30
a.m. ET)
- Venue:
Craven Cottage, Fulham’s home ground, known for its historic charm and
tight, challenging atmosphere
This fixture offers Manchester
United a must-win to ease mounting pressure on manager Rúben Amorim
following their opening-day defeat to Arsenal. Fulham, under Marco Silva,
come into the match off a gritty 1-1 draw with Brighton. Silva has expressed
concerns over a largely inactive transfer window — though returning key figures
like Rodrigo Muniz provide a spark of hope
Team
News & Expected Lineups
Fulham
- Key Absentee:
Left-back Antonee Robinson is ruled out through injury
- Doubts:
Ryan Sessegnon’s fitness is uncertain
- Form Player:
Rodrigo Muniz—back in form, scored the late equalizer against
Brighton and ended last season as top scorer (12 league goals, 14 overall)
- Likely XI (4-2-3-1):
Manchester
United
- Recent Performance:
Fell 1-0 to Arsenal due to a goalkeeping error by Altay Bayındır
- Managerial Pressure:
Amorim is under scrutiny—journals highlight United’s poor win rate and
structural flaws in his rigid 3-4-2-1 system
- Key Signings:
Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, Mason Mount, and Benjamin Šeško impressed in
the opener
- Injury Concern:
Lisandro Martinez remains sidelined; Noussair Mazraoui is doubtful
- Likely XI (3-4-2-1):
Head-to-Head
Insights
|
Category |
Stats |
|
Total Meetings (all competitions) |
Fulham: 15 wins; Man Utd: 58 wins;
Draws: 20 (out of 93) |
|
Since 2001 (Premier League era) |
Mixed figures: MU won 30 of 41,
Fulham 4; drawn 7; average goals ~3.2 per game |
|
Recent Form |
United victorious in 3 of last 4
PL encounters, with 3 clean sheets |
|
Notable Results |
Feb 2024: Fulham beat United 2–1;
Nov 2023: Fulham lost 0–1 at home |
In numbers, United have consistently
dominated the fixture, though Fulham have demonstrated capability to pull off
surprises—most recently in February 2024.
Tactical
Preview & Dynamics
Fulham
Marco Silva is likely to set up
compactly with a double pivot (Lukic and Berge) shielding the backline and
feeding both the creative trio and Muniz or Jiménez up front. Without Robinson,
the wide defense might look more cautious. Expect Fulham to soak pressure and
capitalize on counter transitions, especially via Muniz.
Manchester
United
Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 relies on wingbacks
Amad and Dorgu to drive the flanks, while Fernandes orchestrates centrally.
Cunha and Mbeumo provide pace and attacking intent. Defensive issues and
United's shaky organization remain critical. A clean sheet would go a long way
in easing criticism.
Broadcasting
& Streaming Info
- UK:
Available on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League;
streaming via Sky Go or NOW TV; highlights later on Match of the Day
at 22:30 on BBC One
- USA:
Accessible via fubo, USA Network, and UNIVERSO
- South Asia (including Bangladesh): Broadcast on Star Sports