Fulham vs Manchester United: Match Preview, what to expect, key players | OneFootball

Manchester United will seek to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they face Fulham at the Craven Cottage this evening.

United lost their last league game to Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford. They have picked up one win in their last five league games.

The Red Devils are 13th in the standings. They are closer to a spot in the relegation zone than they are to a European qualification spot.

Fulham have done well against the so-called ‘Big Six’ teams. Only United and Manchester City have beaten them this season.

Match Preview

Man United have a brilliant record against Fulham, losing just one of their last 18 league meetings.

However, the London-based side are unbeaten in their last six games at home and have lost just once in their last 11 games across all competitions.

United manager Ruben Amorim is close to having a fully fit squad. Only Jonny Evans, Mason Mount and Luke Shaw have not travelled for this encounter.

Fulham boss Marco Silva also has a healthy squad to call upon for this fixture. Full-back Kenny Tete is the only player nursing an injury.

What to expect

Fulham have scored two goals in their last five league games. United’s defence will face a stern test against the home side.

The Red Devils have also netted in their last five games across all competitions.

The two sides have nearly similar ball possession per game, and either could dominate.

Fulham are the league’s long-ball specialists, averaging 20.2 long balls per game. No team has also bettered their 6.2 accurate crosses per game.

The Cottagers may use long balls and crossing proficiency to break United’s defence.

Key Players

Fulham

Alex Iwobi: He ranks joint-first for most league goal involvements for Fulham. Iwobi has created the most big chances and key passes per game.

Antonee Robinson: Robinson is one of the league’s outstanding left-backs. He has the most assists for the Cottagers this term. United must be wary of his crosses.

Man United

Amad Diallo: He has scored four goals in the last three league games. Amorim will be expecting another good performance from the Ivorian.

Bruno Fernandes: The Portuguese scored the winning goal against Rangers. He has bagged four goals in eight games against Fulham, and his performance could prove decisive.

Stats from bbc.com & sofascore.com.