Michael Carrick’s Man United look refreshed and raring to go in every match they have gone into since Ruben Amorim’s departure so fans will be expecting the same when the side welcome Fulham to Old Trafford in the Premier League
Manchester United, just one win away from matching Ruben Amorim’s longest Premier League winning streak, welcome Fulham to Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. Michael Carrick’s revitalized Red Devils are riding high after a thrilling 3-2 victory over league leaders Arsenal last weekend, while Fulham bolstered their European ambitions with a 2-1 triumph against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Carrick, whether in a temporary or permanent capacity, has made an immediate impact since succeeding Amorim, guiding United to back-to-back statement wins over Manchester City and Arsenal in consecutive league fixtures. Their 2-0 derby win was followed by a five-goal thriller at the Emirates, where goals from Bryan Mbeumo, Patrick Dorgu, and a stunning strike from Matheus Cunha handed Arsenal their first home defeat of the season across all competitions.
Carrick’s impressive start has strengthened his case for a long-term appointment, as he becomes the first manager since February 2010 to oversee consecutive victories against the teams occupying the top two spots in the Premier League. United now find themselves in control of the race for fourth place, holding a one-point lead over Chelsea and sitting two points clear of Liverpool heading into gameweek 24. Their six-match unbeaten run is currently the longest in the division.
United’s summer investment in attack is paying off, with the team finding the net in each of their last 11 Premier League outings and conceding just once in their last three home matches. Carrick has already passed two of his toughest tests since retaking the reins, but another challenge awaits as Marco Silva’s Fulham arrive at the Theatre of Dreams with European aspirations of their own.
Fulham endured a patchy first half of the season—winning and losing nine times each between late August and mid-December—but have since lost just once in their last eight matches in all competitions, winning five. Harry Wilson was the hero in their most recent outing, scoring a stoppage-time free kick to seal a dramatic 2-1 comeback against Brighton at Craven Cottage.
Currently seventh in the table and only four points off the top four, Fulham’s improved away form has been key to their rise, collecting 10 points from their last five Premier League away games after managing just one from their opening six on the road this season. Silva’s side also held United to a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage earlier this campaign and can look back to February 2024 for their last league victory at Old Trafford, though that remains their only top-flight win at the Theatre of Dreams in their last 20 visits.
Man United vs Fulham Betting Tips
- Both teams to score – 8/11 (Betfred)
- Bryan Mbeumo to score anytime – 5/4 (Betfred)
- Over 9.5 total corners – 4/6 (Betfred)
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