Last Updated on September 12, 2024
Manchester United will begin their campaign to win a record-extending 21st league title when they face Fulham as they raise the curtain on the 2024/2025 English Premier League season.
After having a disappointing last season, Manchester United is eager to do much better, so they are set to defeat Fulham in their first game. Let Tipsportal look at the teams and their odds in our preview and analysis of the Man United vs Fulham match.
The Road Ahead for Both Teams
Erik ten Hag is still Manchester United’s manager. In the last season, his team surprisingly won against Manchester City in the FA Cup final, which allowed him to keep his job. During this summer, United got some really good young players, such as Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee.
They also have had lots of injured players in their defense, so they need to improve there. But there’s much pressure on Ten Hag anyway: the club’s owners have made many changes there.
He has to help young players get better and make United play well every match. After all, they played really well against Manchester City in the Community Shield, although they lost after penalty kicks.
On the other side of the story, Fulham had a quiet summer transfer window compared to other teams. Losing key players such as Joao Palhinha and Tim Ream put even more pressure on Marco Silva to prepare the team for the new season.
Palhinha was a solid player in the middle of the field, and Ream was a great leader on the field. In order to enhance their offensive side, Fulham have spent a lot on Emile Smith Rowe. They hope he can help them score more goals and stay in the middle of the EPL Standing, which is their main goal for the season.
Manchester United Team News
There are some serious problems with Manchester United’s defenders. Leny Yoro, still a new player, got his foot injured, and no one knows when he will be able to resume his practices.
Luke Shaw is not available either. Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof might not be able to play either.
Moreover, there is no Tyrell Malacia on the left side. Besides, Rasmus Hojlund was lucky to impress everyone with his practices. He scored a goal and looked strong. Still, he injured his leg, which will prevent him from playing for several weeks.
But there is good news though. Bruno Fernandes has come back and is going to sign a new contract to stay with the team. Marcus Rashford, Amad Diallo, and Jadon Sancho played a lot of games during practice and are ready to go.
Alejandro Garnacho really showed his class what he could do when he came into the game during the Community Shield. He scored a crucial goal, which is great to see. Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo also complemented each other so well in the middle of the field. It was nice to see Mainoo play that well because he only just got back to the team from playing for England this summer. It will be interesting to see how they all do in the upcoming EPL Fixtures.
Fulham Team News
Fulham made an ideal preseason, there are no injury reports for the team, which is a good sign. This is a stable team with Silva managing them. However, losing Palhinha, one of the best defensive midfielders in Europe, will be a big loss. It will be interesting to see how they make adjustments.
Still, there are plenty of quick-scoring players in Fulham’s squad. The squad has some really good attackers who can batter other teams. Rodrigo Muniz is playing quality football and is hoping to continue scoring like before. Iwobi, Smith Rowe, Willian, and Pereira possess the skills to be superb and square up a good number of chances for their teammates to score.
With these talented players, Fulham could cause problems for any team they play against in the upcoming EPL fixtures.
Head-to-Head Record
Fulham had a great season the previous year, but they struggled when playing away against Manchester United (lost 13 out of their 17 EPL away games). In fact, Fulham has lost so many games more than the ones they have won when playing at Manchester’s home stadium.
They have only managed to win twice when playing at their home stadium and only drawn another two games. With the EPL fixtures today, it will be interesting to see if Fulham can change their luck this time around.
H2H: Man United vs Fulham
| Score | Ground | Date |
| Man Utd 1-2 Fulham | Old Trafford, Manchester | February 24, 2024 |
| Fulham 0-1 Man Utd | Craven Cottage, London | November 04, 2023 |
| Man Utd 2-1 Fulham | Old Trafford, Manchester | May 28, 2023 |
| Man Utd 3-1 Fulham | Old Trafford, Manchester | March 19, 2023 |
| Fulham 1-2 Man Utd | Craven Cottage, London | November 13, 2022 |
| Man Utd 1-1 Fulham | Old Trafford, Manchester | May 18, 2021 |
Match Analysis
Although Manchester United does not have some of its defenders, it is still a solid team. It is expected to win its opening game against Fulham, but there is no guarantee that it will do so convincingly.
While United has an excellent record at home against Fulham, the visitors showed some improvements this year, and they won against United earlier.
The EPL Betting odds tell you that Fulham has a chance to score and maybe even get a good result. Both teams may thus score, and the match may also have a high goal count. It will be an interesting game, and there are a multitude of possibilities to bet on it. You may place a wager that United will win by a wide margin, or you can bet on Fulham to keep it close.
Match Odds
- Man Utd: 8/15
- Fulham: 9/2
- Draw: 10/3
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the key players to watch in the Man United vs Fulham match?
Key players to look out for in the next match are Bruno Fernandes as a leader and playmaker of the attacking team of Manchester United and a fast attacker Marcus Rashford. For Fulham, it will be Emile Smith Rowe, a new player, who is expected to make a difference and probably help to get more control for his team in the midfield. Also, Rodrigo Muniz, the leading striker, will be trying to grasp the moments when he has a chance to score a goal.
What role will Emile Smith-Rowe play for Fulham in this match?
Fulham will rely heavily on Emile Smith Rowe as an attacking midfielder. This is primarily due to the fact that Smith Rowe is able to play in multiple positions, on either the wing or centrally. This forces the team’s formation and tactics to be flexible. The young Gunner is also a talented goalscorer and playmaker, and that makes him a crucial player in the final third.