Get ready for a thrilling Premier League clash as Manchester United takes on Fulham! But first, let's dive into the predicted lineup and the latest team news.
The Big Picture: United's Attacking Shuffle
Matheus Cunha, the hero of United's win over Arsenal, will be a key figure again. However, there's a twist! United must rearrange their attack due to Patrick Dorgu's hamstring injury, which is expected to keep him out for around 10 weeks.
But here's where it gets controversial... Cunha, who came off the bench in Carrick's first two games, is set to lead the line, with Amad Diallo on the right and Bruno Fernandes in the No.10 role.
And this is the part most people miss: despite these changes, Carrick is unlikely to make many other tweaks after United's impressive wins over Manchester City and Arsenal.
In midfield, expect to see Kobbie Mainoo alongside the experienced Casemiro. At right-back, Noussair Mazraoui could replace Diogo Dalot, but the back four is expected to remain unchanged, with Harry Maguire partnering Lisandro Martinez at center-back and Luke Shaw at left-back.
Now, let's talk about the injured players. Dorgu's absence is a big blow, and Matthijs de Ligt is still not match-fit due to a back issue. On a more positive note, Joshua Zirkzee has returned to training this week, but his involvement is uncertain amid ongoing speculation about his future.
So, without further ado, here's our predicted Manchester United XI: Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Amad, Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo.
Injured: Dorgu, De Ligt. Doubt: Zirkzee.
Catch all the action on Sky Sports at 2 pm GMT on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Old Trafford.
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