Fulham preview: Team news, TV info, form guides
Thursday 21 August 2025 11:00
Manchester United travel to Craven Cottage on Sunday, as we take on Fulham in our first away assignment of the new Premier League campaign.
The Reds were narrowly beaten 1-0 by Arsenal on Sunday at Old Trafford, as we succumbed to defeat on opening day.
But bouncing back in the capital will be the order of the day this weekend – with Ruben Amorim’s squad working hard at Carrington in preparation.
Read on here for all the details you need as United aim to register our first Premier League points of 2025/26…
HOW TO WATCH AND FOLLOW
Sunday’s clash gets under way at 16:30 UK time and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.
Alternatively, MUTV’s coverage will begin with Match Day Live at 15:25 BST, with Ben Thornley joined by Danny Webber at Craven Cottage.
You can also stay up to date throughout the contest via our live blog on ManUtd.com and in the Official App, with exclusive interviews and analysis before and after the contest.
TEAM NEWS
United were without goalkeeper Andre Onana for Arsenal’s visit and the Cameroon international will once again be tested before Sunday’s outing.
Joshua Zirkzee returned to our matchday squad against the Gunners, after missing large chunks of pre-season, which will please the 24-year-old.
Noussair Mazraoui and Lisandro Martinez were declared unavailable for our previous clash with the Gunners.
Amorim is expected to provide a new squad update on Friday when he next speaks to the media at Carrington.
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HOW DID FULHAM FARE IN THEIR OPENER?Marco Silva’s side left it late on the south coast last weekend, as Rodrigo Muniz’s 97th-minute equaliser ensured a share of the spoils with Brighton.
Matt O’Riley had fired the Seagulls into the lead, but the Cottagers showed grit to battle back in their opening contest of the new campaign.
Sunday’s home clash against United should bring fireworks, with a sold-out crowd expected in west London.
RIVALS WATCH
Every side across the Premier League is in action again as we quickly approach the second weekend of the new campaign. Here’s the list in full:
FRIDAY 22 AUGUST
West Ham United v Chelsea (20:00 BST)
SATURDAY 23 AUGUST
Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur (12:30 BST)
AFC Bournemouth vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Brentford vs Aston Villa
Burnley vs Sunderland
Arsenal vs Leeds United (17:30 BST)
SUNDAY 24 AUGUST
Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest (14:00 BST)
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion (14:00 BST)
Fulham vs Manchester United (16:30 BST)
MONDAY 25 AUGUST
Newcastle United v Liverpool (20:00 BST)
All kick-offs 15:00 BST unless stated.
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