United Beyond Manchester

Manchester United are riding a four-match winning run as they welcome Fulham to Old Trafford. United have won four of the last five games against Fulham, all decided by one goal. Fulham have only ever won once at Old Trafford in the Premier League.

Historical Highlight

In August 2006, Manchester United produced their biggest win over a Fulham side with a 5-1 win at Old Trafford. United was up 4-0 inside of twenty minutes with goals from Louis Saha, Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo, and via an own goal. Wayne Rooney added a second goal in the second half to make it five for the home side. This was the first match of the season, and United would go on to win the Premier League by six points over Chelsea.

Current Form

Manchester United are on their best run of form of the season, with a four-match winning streak and a five-match unbeaten run. This has taken United right back into the thick of the Champions League race. Rasmus Hojlund has scored seven goals in his last six Premier League appearances to lead the line and give United a real threat through the middle. As a team, Manchester United has been scoring freely, with seventeen goals in the last seven games.

Fulham fell 2-1 to Aston Villa last weekend, even with Rodrigo Muniz finding the net yet again. The Brazilian forward has four goals in his last three games. Fulham have only taken five points in their last five matches and are sitting in 12th place currently.

Team News

The hosts added Luke Shaw back to the injury list, as he was replaced before halftime in the previous game against Luton Town. United remain without Lisandro Martinez, Mason Mount, Tyrell Malacia, Anthony Martial, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka. The loss of Luke Shaw leaves United without an available first-team left-back. Victor Lindelof will likely fill in again in that spot.

For the visitors, Joao Palhinha will miss due to yellow card accumulation. This is a huge miss for the visitors as he has emerged as one of the better defensive midfielders in the league. Fulham will also be without Raul Jimenez due to injury.

Predicted United Lineup

GK: Andre Onana
Defenders: Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane, Diogo Dalot
Midfielders: Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes
Attackers: Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund, Marcus Rashford

Match Prediction

Manchester United will extend the winning streak to five straight Premier League matches with a 3-1 win against Fulham. Hojlund will continue his fine form with another goal, while Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot will also be on the scoresheet. For the visitors, Rodrigo Muniz will make it five goals in four games with a goal at Old Trafford.

One Bold Prediction

Antony will fail to see the field for a third straight match. Since Erik Ten Hag has shifted to a front three of Marcus Rashford, Rasmus Hojlund, and Alejandro Garnacho, United has been winning games. This has left Antony to sit and watch from the sidelines. Antony has failed to make an impact on games this season, which has resulted in his benching. He last played when he was substituted onto the field in the 88th minute against West Ham.

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