Manchester United’s search for victory continues when they host Fulham on Saturday. The bottommost team in League’s standing will take on a home team yearning for victory, in front of home fans.
Claudio Ranieri’s side has earned 4 points in their last 3 games trying to pick up pace and stay away from relegation. While, Manchester has not won in last 4 appearances and will be fancying the Cottagers as most appropriate team to break the deadlock.
The way United have been performing, Fulham can believe to extend Manchester’s winless run to 5.
Team News
Jose Mourinho may revert back to Paul Pogba to start as attacking midfielder after the Frenchman was sidelined in the previous game against Arsenal.
Alexis Sanchez has flown back to Chile following his hamstring injury and will probably be out this month.
Anthony Martial will be assessed before the game and if adjudged to be injured, the Frenchman will be replaced by Juan Mata who did not feature last game against Arsenal.
Ranieri will be without Manchester United loanee Timothy Fosu-Mensah at Old Trafford, due to his in eligibility to play against parent club. While, Andre Schurrle could be given a start after missing out last game against Leicester City.
Head to Head
This we be the first meeting of both the teams after a 2-2 draw in October 2014. While in the last 10 meetings, Fulhan have never been successful in beating the troop of Old Trafford.
This will be 83rd meeting in total between the two, United proving out to be stronger in 49 of those, as compared to Fulham’s 14.
Manchester United possible starting lineup:
De Gea; Valencia, Smalling, Rojo, Young; Matic, Herrera; Mata, Pogba, Rashford; Lukaku
Fulham possible starting lineup:
Rico; Christie, Odoi, Mawson, Le Marchand; Chambers, Seri; Schurrle, Cairney, Sessegnon; Mitrovic
