Manchester United vs Fulham LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest score, goal updates and fan reaction

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·1 Februari 2026

Manchester United vs Fulham LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest score, goal updates and fan reaction

Red Devils out to continue Michael Carrick resurgence at Old Trafford

Incoming: Matheus Cunha makes his first Manchester United start under Michael Carrick

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Michael Carrick will hope to make it a hat-trick of impressive wins as Manchester United host Fulham in the Premier League this afternoon. It has been a dream start to the former midfielder’s tenure as interim boss at Old Trafford, with title-contending Manchester City brushed aside in the derby before United then inflicted leaders Arsenal’s first home defeat of the season in a five-goal thriller last weekend.

Such a high-profile double triumph saw the Red Devils vault into the top four and they will be keen to return there today, having dropped to sixth after wins for Chelsea and Liverpool last night. It has also led to speculation that Carrick could yet be named as the full-time successor to Ruben Amorim in the summer, though there is plenty more football to be played before then. United’s hopes of a third consecutive victory have been hit by the absence of Patrick Dorgu through injury, with Matheus Cunha coming in and Joshua Zirkzee back as Mason Mount sits out.

Fulham do not have a good record in this fixture, but are soaring with confidence after a best-ever eight-game points haul in the top-flight, with Harry Wilson in stellar form to lift them up to seventh and only four points behind today’s opponents. Follow Man Utd vs Fulham live below!

Live updates

12 minutes ago

Thousands join Man Utd fan protests against ownership

Thousands of fans look to have been joining in with the latest 1958 Group protests against Manchester United’s ownership ahead of kick-off at Old Trafford...

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18 minutes ago

No Oscar Bobb debut for Fulham

We should note too that, as expected, there is no Oscar Bobb in the Fulham matchday squad this afternoon.

Too soon for his debut after completing that £27m transfer from Manchester City on Friday, with the young Norwegian winger having been dealing with a hamstring issue of late.

But Marco Silva insists he is in a good condition, so he’s likely to feature against Everton next weekend instead.

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22 minutes ago

Fan reaction

Fulham fans are paying tribute to Samuel Chukwueze as he starts today following the passing of his mother.

Others are worried about Emile Smith Rowe’s form and how the likes of Joachim Andersen and Timothy Castagne will contain the threat of Bryan Mbuemo...

24 minutes ago

Fan reaction

No complaints among Manchester United fans on social media with today’s team selection as Michael Carrick makes just one injury-enforced change to the team that performed so brilliantly against both Manchester City and Arsenal...

26 minutes ago

Fan reaction

A lot of Manchester United fans expect today’s match to be a tougher test than the wins over title-challenging Manchester City and Arsenal.

The Red Devils have struggled repeatedly at home in recent years against teams they are expected to take the game to and beat.

Does that change this afternoon?

32 minutes ago

Carrick explains surprise Mount absence for Man Utd

Michael Carrick has confirmed to Sky Sports ahead of kick-off at Old Trafford that Mason Mount misses out for Manchester United today due to a minor injury.

“He took a bit of a knock in training. It is nothing serious,” he said.

“Obviously disappointing he is not with us today but he will be back with us very, very soon.”

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42 minutes ago

Chukwueze replaces Kevin in Fulham attack

Fulham also show just the one change from their last-gasp 2-1 win at home to Brighton last weekend sealed by the in-form Harry Wilson’s brilliant stoppage-time free-kick.

Brazilian winger Kevin makes way for Samuel Chukwueze on the left-hand side of their attack, with the Nigerian having netted the equaliser last time out in an impactful cameo at Craven Cottage.

Right-back Kenny Tete is back on the bench at the expense of Issa Diop.

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46 minutes ago

Cunha replaces Dorgu but no Mount for Man Utd

So as expected, Michael Carrick makes just one change from the Manchester United team that beat Arsenal as match-winner Matheus Cunha replaces the injured Patrick Dorgu on the left.

The fit-again Joshua Zirkzee is on the bench as reported, but Mason Mount is a surprise absentee from the squad.

We’ll see what Carrick has to say about his absence shortly.