Man Utd vs Fulham: Predicted lineup today and confirmed team news

Feb 1, 2026 - 08:30

Arsenal v Manchester United - Premier League — Cunha has starred off the bench in Carrick’s two games in charge (Picture: Getty)

Manchester United are looking to make it three wins on the bounce under new boss Michael Carrick against Fulham this afternoon.

After a derby victory over Manchester City, United stunned Premier League leaders Arsenal at the Emirates last weekend with Patrick Dorgu and Matheus Cunha both on target with sensational efforts.

Dorgu was however forced off later in the second-half with a hamstring injury.

While United are still assessing the extent of the issue, it is believed to be a grade 2 hamstring tear which could sideline the Denmark international for eight to 10 weeks.

Dorgu has been sensational in a more advanced role under Carrick, starring on the left with his absence leaving the United boss with his first problem to solve.

While not a natural winger, Cunha has excelled off the bench against City and Arsenal and will surely come into the side today.

Benjamin Sesko scored three goals in two appearances under Darren Fletcher but is still to start under Carrick. Bryan Mbeumo has excelled in his role through the middle and bringing in Sesko would require a reshuffle that could see Amad dropped to the bench.

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The temptation will be to stick with what worked so well against City and Arsenal.

United remain without Matthijs de Ligt who has still not returned to training due to a back problem that has sidelined him since the start of November.

Noussair Mazraoui is available after his AFCON campaign and could be an option to come into the side should Carrick feel the need to rest Diogo Dalot or Luke Shaw.

But with United looking as good as they have all season, major changes are unlikely.

Man Utd XI to face Fulham – Metro prediction

Were it not for Dorgu’s injury, Carrick may have very well opted for the same winning formula today.

Cunha will likely come in for the injured Dane.

Fulham vs Man Utd TV channel, live stream and kick-off time

Fulham vs Man Utd kicks off today (Sunday 1 February) at 2pm.

You can watch the match live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event with streaming also available through the Sky Go app and NOW TV for subscribers.