Manchester United XI vs Fulham: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League | OneFootball

Brazilian has registered a goal involvement in both substitute appearances under the new Man Utd head coach

Matheus Cunha is poised to start for the first time under Michael Carrick as Manchester United face Fulham this weekend.

The Brazilian has been named on the bench for wins over Manchester City and Arsenal, though has made an impact in both games when introduced by Carrick.

In the derby, Cunha registered an assist for Patrick Dorgu to double Man United’s lead and then scored a stunning goal to seal all three points in a five-goal thriller at the Emirates Stadium.

Cunha’s case for a start is strengthened by those goal contributions, though the door has been opened due to Dorgu sustaining a hamstring injury against the Gunners.

Carrick initially hoped the in-form Denmark international - a scorer in his last two appearances - was suffering from cramp, but it has since been reported that Dorgu faces up to ten weeks on the sidelines.

An official update on the 21-year-old will be provided when Carrick faces the media in the pre-Fulham press conference on Friday.

Patrick Dorgu has been in fine form for Manchester United

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The Man Utd head coach, otherwise, can name an unchanged team from the wins against Man City and Arsenal, meaning Bryan Mbeumo continues up front after scoring in both appearances since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations.

Noussair Mazraoui is available again after his AFCON exploits, though is unlikely to shift Diogo Dalot for the right-back spot.

Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez are likely to continue their central defensive partnership as Matthijs de Ligt remains sidelined, while Kobbie Mainoo is expected to start a third successive Premier League match.

Predicted Manchester United XI: Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Amad, Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo

Time and date: 2pm GMT on Sunday, February 1, 2026

How to watch: Sky Sports

Venue: Old Trafford