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Evening Standard
· collected 2026-09-20 · by Arthur Ferridge and Oli Gent
Manchester United faces Fulham in a Premier League match as both teams seek wins to improve their standings; Michael Carrick's team aims to end their recent slump while Fulham looks to continue building under new management. The game at Craven Cottage sees Fulham take a 1-0 lead over Manchester United, with key saves made by Bernd Leno for the home side and substitutions being made towards the end of the match.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-20,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
Fulham vs Manchester United: Match Preview
Manchester United visit Fulham on Sunday, September 20, aiming to break a three-game winless streak across all competitions. Manager Michael Carrick faces increasing pressure after an unconvincing start under his permanent leadership since being appointed in the summer.
### Key Points
- Team News: Luke Shaw is still recovering from injury but has traveled with the squad and could return for this match. If unavailable, Patrick Dorgu will likely replace him.
- Historical Context: United's last league game ended with a draw against Everton followed by a loss to Manchester City in their derby fixture. They were also knocked out of the Carabao Cup midweek by Brighton.
- Fulham Situation: Under new manager Alvaro Arbeloa, Fulham has not won a Premier League match yet but recently defeated West Ham in the Carabao Cup third round and drew with Liverpool earlier this month.
### Match Details
- Date & Time: Sunday, September 20 at 4:30 PM (BST)
- Venue: Craven Cottage
- Broadcasting: Available via Paddy Power's live stream
### Betting Offer
Paddy Power is offering a free bet of up to £1 on over 0.5 goals for the match between Fulham and Manchester United, currently priced at odds of 1/200.
Prediction
Manchester United will be keen to secure a victory against a Fulham side that has yet to win under their new manager but remains competitive in cup competitions. With both teams looking to turn around recent negative trends, the match promises to be an exciting encounter.
Fans can follow live updates and analysis through The Standard's coverage for expert insights during the game.
Written for “Fulham Vs Manchester United Match Upd…” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 17 other(s) covering the same event.
Manchester United make the trip to Fulham this afternoon looking to end a run of three games in all competitions without a victory.
asserted
United → make → victory
The pressure has piled on Michael Carrick after an unconvincing start to the new Premier League season, the Englishman’s first as United’s permanent manager having been handed the job on a full-time basis in the summer.
asserted
Englishman → pile → summer
The Red Devils drew with Everton before losing the Manchester derby to Manchester City in their most recent league outings, and they suffered a premature Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Brighton in midweek with a disappointing collapse at Old Trafford.
asserted
they → draw → Trafford
They will be hoping to rectify their situation here, against Alvaro Arbeloa’s Cottagers, who themselves have not won a league game under their new boss.
asserted
who → hop → boss
The west Londoners drew with Liverpool before beating West Ham in the Carabao Cup third round earlier this week, and they will be out to capitalise on any uncertain in the travelling ranks.
asserted
they → draw → ranks
Here we go.
asserted
we → go → ?
Gonzalo Garcia and Josh King replaced by Joachim Andersen and Rodrigo Muniz.
asserted
Garcia → replace → Andersen
And for United, Kobbie Mainoo comes off for Mason Mount.
asserted
Mainoo → come → Mount
Mason Mount, Joachim Andersen and Ryan Sessegnon all mooted.
asserted
Mount → moot → ?
A nicely-placed pass from Zirkzee sets Mbeumo free, but he runs into traffic after cutting inside and sees his shot deflected.
asserted
shot → place → traffic
For Fulham, Sander Berge replaces Hugo Larsson.
asserted
Berge → replace → Larsson
For United, it is Joshua Zirkzee coming on for Marcus Rashford.
asserted
Zirkzee → come → Rashford
Kevin dances forward and forces Lammens into a smart stop.
asserted
Kevin → dance → stop
With that said, it seems Zirkzee is about to come off the bench.
asserted
Zirkzee → say → bench
Oli Gent at Craven Cottage
That's what United have been needing to do.
asserted
United → need → what
Play it into Cunha's feet and they can get playing around the box.
asserted
they → play → box
The visitors are banging on the door, but still, Carrick has not shuffled his pack.
asserted
Carrick → bang → pack
Another smart save from Leno, who denies Cunha’s latest long shot.
asserted
who → deny → shot
Fulham make overdue changes, with Kevin and Palacios replacing Bobb and Iwobi.
asserted
Kevin → make → Bobb
Mbeumo sizes up a shot from the edge of the box and whips it in search of the bottom corner, but Leno is at full stretch - not for the first time tonight - to deny him.
asserted
Leno → size → him
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