Fulham vs Man United | 2022/23 PL | Predicted Line-up for the Red Devils

Man United travel to Craven Cottage facing Fulham this weekend as the Red Devils look to secure a positive result before the World Cup break. Having registered a confidence-boosting victory against Aston Villa in their mid-week EFL Cup tie, Erik Ten Hag will be keen on an improved performance, with United looking to maintain their standing in the league table moving forward.

Underwhelming in their last Premier League outing against Aston Villa, the Red Devils will be looking to redeem themselves on the pitch on Sunday. Whilst yet to deliver consistent performances on the pitch, having secured a promising result at Old Trafford on Thursday, United will be keen on finding consistency in their results, with the team hoping to move into the top-four following the end of the World Cup.

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Raphael Varane, Brandon Williams, and Axel Tuanzebe remain out of contention due to injury while Diogo Dalot serves a suspension against the Cottagers this weekend. The availability of both Cristiano Ronaldo and Antony remains uncertain while Jadon Sancho remains unavailable due to illness for the game at Craven Cottage. Anthony Martial is expected to lead the line while youngster Alejandro Garnacho is likely to push for a starting spot against Fulham.

Probable Man United Starting Line-Up Against Fulham

Goalkeeper

David De Gea (GK): Granted a rest against Villa on Thursday, the Man United number one is expected to return to the starting line-up against Fulham. Having proven vital to the team’s prospects in recent weeks, the Spaniard will be keen on remaining consistent in his output moving forward.

Defenders

Victor Lindelof (RB): With Dalot suspended for the game against Fulham, Lindelof is likely to be deployed at right-back on Sunday. Having delivered a string of steady performances in recent outings, the Swedish international will be keen on delivering a notable display on the pitch against the Cottagers.

Harry Maguire (RCB): Although struggling for consistency, Maguire will be keen on delivering a valuable performance on Sunday. Expected to be tested by Fulham’s attacking prowess, the centre-back will be keen on returning to his best over the coming fixtures.

Lisandro Martinez (LCB): Untouchable in defence, Martinez will be keen on securing a positive result this weekend before heading for the World Cup. Having shown notable consistency, the centre-back will be looking to maintain his exceptional standard of performance on Sunday.

Luke Shaw (LB): Granted a rest against Villa on Thursday, Shaw will be keen on delivering a notable valuable performance against Fulham. Having gradually improved his output in recent weeks, the left-back will be looking to continue his good form heading into the World Cup.

Midfielders

Casemiro (CDM): Excellent in his cameo performance against Villa, Casemiro will be keen on delivering a steady display on Sunday. Having proven vital to the team’s overall efficiency in possession, the Brazilian will be keen on delivering a dominant performance against Fulham.

Christian Eriksen (CM): Pivotal to the team’s creativity in midfield, Eriksen will be looking to continue his good form heading into the World Cup. With the team reliant on his impact, the Danish international will be keen on delivering a notable performance on Sunday.

Attackers

Bruno Fernandes (RW): Disciplined in possession, Fernandes will be keen on making an impact against Fulham on Sunday. Having found the back of the net against Villa on Thursday, the midfielder will be looking to build his confidence before heading for the World Cup.

Donny Van De Beek (CAM): Although struggling to make a notable impact, Van De Beek is likely to retain his spot in the starting line-up against Fulham. Having provided a distinct dynamic owing to his off-the-ball movement and navigation of space across the attacking third, the Dutchman will be keen on improving his involvement in possession moving forward.

Marcus Rashford (LW): Relishing a rich vein of form, Rashford will be keen on maintaining his encouraging standard of performance over the coming fixtures. Likely to emerge as an impactful figure against Fulham, the winger will be keen on making the best of his goal-scoring opportunities on Sunday.

Anthony Martial (ST): Expected to slot back into the starting line-up in the Fulham vs Man United game, Martial will be keen on finding the back of the net on Sunday. Having proven vital to the team’s attacking prowess when involved on the pitch, the Frenchman will be keen on remaining an impactful figure in attack moving forward.