The Premier League serves up another intriguing fixture this Sunday as two sides desperate for their first wins of the season lock horns in West London. While it’s only matchweek two, there’s already a sense that both Fulham and Manchester United need to get points on the board to avoid any early-season pressure building up.
With new signings on both sides looking to make their mark and tactical tweaks expected from both dugouts, this promises to be a fascinating encounter that could set the tone for both clubs’ seasons ahead.
Match Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Date | Sunday, August 24, 2025 |
| Kick-off | 4:30 PM BST |
| Venue | Craven Cottage, London |
| Competition | English Premier League |
Fulham and Manchester United meet at Craven Cottage on Sunday, both seeking their first win of the 2025-26 Premier League season. The Cottagers salvaged a dramatic 1-1 draw against Brighton thanks to Rodrigo Muniz’s last-gasp equalizer, while United fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat against Arsenal despite an encouraging performance.
This Premier League clash carries extra weight as both sides look to bounce back from disappointing opening results. For United, it’s a chance to avoid a second consecutive defeat under Ruben Amorim, while Fulham aim to end a worrying run of home form.
Recent Form Analysis
Fulham Last 5 Matches
| Date | Competition / Match Type | Opponent | Venue | Result |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Premier League | Brighton | Away | Draw 1–1 |
| Aug 9, 2025 | Club Friendly | Eintracht Frankfurt | Home | Win 1–0 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Club Friendly | Al-Ittihad | Home | Win 4–2 |
| Jul 27, 2025 | Club Friendly | Nottingham Forest | Away | Win 3–1 |
| May 25, 2025 | Premier League | Manchester City | Home | Loss 0–2 |
Manchester United Last 5 Matches
| Date | Competition / Match Type | Opponent | Venue | Result |
| Aug 17, 2025 | Premier League | Arsenal | Home | Loss 0–1 |
| Aug 9, 2025 | Friendly (Snapdragon Cup, pens) | Fiorentina | Home | Draw 1–1 (Won 5–4 on pens) |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Friendly (PL Summer Series) | Everton | Neutral | Draw 2–2 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Friendly (PL Summer Series) | Bournemouth | Neutral | Win 4–1 |
| Jul 26, 2025 | Friendly (PL Summer Series) | West Ham | Neutral | Win 2–1 |
Key Stats & Analysis
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Venue | Result |
| Jan 26, 2025 | Craven Cottage | 0–1 Man Utd |
| Aug 16, 2024 | Old Trafford | 1–0 Man Utd |
| Feb 24, 2024 | Old Trafford | 1–2 Fulham |
| Nov 4, 2023 | Craven Cottage | 0–1 Man Utd |
| May 28, 2023 | Old Trafford | 2–1 Man Utd |
United have won eight consecutive Premier League away games against Fulham, with the hosts’ last league victory coming in December 2009.
Squad Value
| Club | Squad Value (Estimated) |
| Fulham | €331.6m |
| Manchester United | €887.2m |
Players to Watch
Fulham:
 |  |  |
| Rodrigo Muniz | Ryan Sessegnon | Emile Smith Rowe |
- Rodrigo Muniz pushing for a start after his Brighton heroics
- Ryan Sessegnon remain injury doubts
- Emile Smith Rowe could make his first start
Manchester United:
 |  |  |
| Benjamin Sesko | Andre Onana | Matheus Cunha |
- Benjamin Sesko may get his first Premier League start
- Andre Onana could return in goal after being dropped
- Matheus Cunha could showcase his strong attacking ability to prove his position in this match
Expected Formations
- Fulham: 4-2-3-1 with Muniz leading the line
- Manchester United: 3-4-2-1 featuring their new attacking trio
Score Prediction
Predicted Score: Fulham 1-2 Manchester United
Despite their poor away record, United showed real promise against Arsenal and created numerous chances. Their new attacking options should prove too strong for a Fulham side struggling at home. We can expect Cunha to show some more attacking prowess in this match. However, expect the Cottagers to make it competitive, especially with their crowd behind them.
The margins will be tight, but United’s superior individual quality in the final third should make the difference in what promises to be an entertaining London encounter.