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Manchester United vs Fulham: Premier League TV Details and Match Preview
Manchester United welcome Fulham to Old Trafford this afternoon as interim manager Michael Carrick aims to secure a third consecutive victory since taking temporary charge. The Red Devils have enjoyed a remarkable resurgence under their former midfielder, claiming impressive back-to-back wins against Manchester City and Arsenal in their previous two outings.
Fixture Details and Broadcast Information
The crucial Premier League encounter is scheduled for Sunday, 1 February at the iconic Old Trafford stadium. Kick-off is set for 2pm GMT, with the match carrying significant implications for both sides' European qualification ambitions.
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch all the action live on Sky Sports Main Event, with comprehensive coverage beginning at 1pm. Subscribers can also stream the match online via the NOWTV platform. For those without a Sky subscription, a NOWTV Day Pass provides temporary access to watch the fixture without committing to a longer-term contract.
Team News and Injury Updates
Manchester United face the absence of defender Patrick Dorgu for approximately ten weeks after the Danish full-back sustained a significant hamstring injury. The treatment room at Carrington contains just two other names, with both Matthijs de Ligt and Joshua Zirkzee expected to return to first-team contention in early February.
Fulham manager Marco Silva receives mixed news regarding his squad availability. Defender Kenny Tete has returned to training and could feature in the matchday squad, though striker Rodrigo Muniz won't be available until next week at the earliest. Midfielder Sasa Lukic faces a longer absence and isn't expected back until later in February.
Predicted Starting Line-ups
Manchester United predicted XI: Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha; Sesko
Fulham predicted XI: Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Cuenca, Robinson; Iwobi, Berge; Wilson, Smith Rowe, Kevin; Jimenez
Match Context and Expectations
United's dramatic 3-2 victory over league leaders Arsenal last week propelled them to fourth position in the Premier League table, intensifying their push for Champions League qualification. However, Carrick recognises that facing Fulham presents a different tactical challenge, with increased expectation on the hosts as they confront opponents positioned below them in the standings.
The Cottagers demonstrated their capacity to frustrate United during the reverse fixture at Craven Cottage earlier this season. With attacking talisman Harry Wilson in excellent form, Fulham will provide a stern examination as they attempt to reduce the gap to their hosts to just a single point. This encounter promises to be a compelling tactical battle between two sides with contrasting recent fortunes but equally determined to secure vital Premier League points.
