A comprehensive look ahead to today’s Premier League clash — Manchester United at Fulham — arrives complete with team news, tactical insights, key stats, and everything you need for a matchday briefing.
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Match Essentials
Kick-off: 4:30 PM BST today (Sunday, August 24, 2025), at Craven Cottage.
Watch Live: Broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Stream via Sky Go.
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Team News & Headlines
Manchester United
Suffered a 1-0 loss to Arsenal in their opener, despite a strong showing from new signings including Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.
Coach Ruben Amorim is under pressure; another non-win could deepen scrutiny.
The manager confirmed that no departures will delay current recruitment—newsignings are already in place.
Goalkeeper: Altay Bayindir is likely to continue, despite Andre Onana now fit.
With Lisandro Martinez injured and Noussair Mazraoui a doubt, defensive options are limited.
Expect a potent front line: Morales expect Bruno Fernandes, Cunha, and Mbeumo to lead the offense, possibly with Sesko and Diallo featuring.
Fulham
Left-back Antonee Robinson remains sidelined following knee surgery.
Rodrigo Muniz—late equalizer hero against Brighton—is pushing for a starting role, with Emile Smith Rowe also in contention.
Despite a draw in their opener, manager Marco Silva expressed dissatisfaction with transfer window inactivity.
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Head-to-Head & Form Insights
United boast a remarkably dominant record against the Cottagers: 58 wins in 93 matches, including 8 successive league victories at Craven Cottage.
Fulham’s away woes: They have won just once in their last 11 away league games, a worrying trend.
Yet United’s overall away record in London isn’t stellar, having won just three of their last 23 visits to the capital—but all three came against Fulham.
Betting analysis: Markets favor United to win. Cunha is tipped for a goal or assist; a safer bet is United to win or draw with 1.5+ goals in total.
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Tactical Outlook
Manchester United
Amorim’s preference for a 3-4-2-1 setup continues, though the squad still meshes with earlier systems, creating tactical friction.
Improved display against Arsenal—greater pressing and aggression—gives hope heading into Craven Cottage.
Central figures like Fernandes and Casemiro are critical in balancing the midfield and launching attacks.
Fulham
Expect them to adopt a compact, counter-attacking structure, using crossing and long balls to exploit United’s defensive vulnerabilities.
The absence of Robinson and Sessegnon weakens width and offensive thrust on the flanks.
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Match Prediction
United’s squad depth and new-look attack suggest they edge this one, but Amorim’s system still needs sewing together—and Fulham’s resistance at home mustn’t be underestimated. A Manchester United win or draw with goals over 1.5 looks like a pragmatic scenario.
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