Fulham will host Manchester United in Fulham, Craven Cottage this weekend on matchday 16 of the Premier League.
Fulham will attempt to shock Manchester United when both sides lock horns at the Craven Cottage on matchday 16 of the Premier League and below are our predicted starting lineups, predictions and team news.
The hosts lost 2-1 to ten men Manchester City last weekend in the league after Erling Haaland scored from the penalty spot in the last minute of the game.
side that lost 3-1 at Aston Villa on Sunday will require 100% concentration until the last minute of the game.
United won Villa 4-2 on Thursday night in the Carabao Cup third round to prove that the defeat at Villa Park over the weekend was nothing short of a blip.
The Cottagers will be without a number of first-team players due to injury issues and suspensions. Manor Solomon, Neeskens Kebano and Aleksandar Mitrovic have been ruled out with injuries.
Harrison Reed and left-back Kenny Tete are ruled out of the game with suspension but Bobby De Cordova-Reid is available for selection after returning from a one-match suspension.
Raphael Varane has been ruled out with a hamstring injury. Jadon Sancho, Cristiano Ronaldo and Antony face late fitness. Diogo Dalot will miss the game due to suspension.
Goalkeeper: Leno
Defenders: Robertson, Ream, Diop, Duffy
Midfielders: Palhinha, Adarabioyo, Pereira
Forwards: Willian, C.V, Wilson
Goalkeeper: De Gea
Defenders: Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw
Midfielders: Casemiro, Eriksen, Fernandes
Forwards: Elanga, Martial, Rashford
The Red Devils are keen on bouncing back to winning ways in the Premier League in a bid to keep their top-four push alive. A win over Fulham will do just that, plus United have only lost one league game since their 6-3 defeat to Man City in October.
Both sides are likely to get on the scoreboard and with Manchester United the favourites, the total goals are likely to be over 2.5. United’s last two games ended with over 2.5 goals. Five of Fulham’s last six games ended with over 2.5 goals.