One victory away from equalling Ruben Amorim’s longest Premier League winning streak, Michael Carrick and his reinvigorated Manchester United side host Fulham at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.
The Red
Devils’ resurgence continued with a tremendous 3-2 win at leaders Arsenal last weekend, while the Cottagers enhanced their European credentials with a 2-1 success over Brighton & Hove Albion.
The Red Devils held a one-point advantage over Chelsea and two-point lead over Liverpool ahead of gameweek 24, thanks to their applaudable six-game unbeaten run in the division – the longest of any team in the top flight as things stand. Due to Saturday results, Carrick’s side need a win to keep hold of their place in the top four.
The hosts’ attacking spending spree in the summer is paying dividends as far as goals are concerned, as Man Utd have scored in each of their last 11 Premier League games, while also conceding just one in their last three at the Theatre of Dreams.
Utd defender-turned-attacker Dorgu experienced the highest highs and the lowest lows against Arsenal; after scoring a goal-of-the-season contender, the Dane suffered a serious hamstring issue that will reportedly sideline him for 10 weeks.
Dorgu’s loss will be either Cunha or Benjamin Sesko’s gain, but the former should be given the nod – either out wide or up top with Bryan Mbeumo on the left – after his sensational winner in North London.
However, Dorgu is one of just three fitness concerns for the Red Devils alongside Matthijs de Ligt (back) and Joshua Zirkzee (unspecified), but the latter is training again and could make the squad.
Premier League Schedule
It’s a mid-afternoon kickoff in the UK, which means a 9 a.m. kickoff on the East Coast of the U.S.
Premier League Channel
The match is on Sky Sports Premier League in the UK. Those Stateside can watch on Peacock streaming. In Canada, it’s on DAZN and Fubo.
Everyone else, head on over to LiveSoccerTV to find your viewing options.
Predicted Lineup
Manchester United possible starting lineup: Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Mainoo, Casemiro; Diallo, Fernandes, Mbeumo; Cunha
