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Match predictionOur tip: 1-2

Fulham vs Manchester United Prediction: Can Arbeloa's Side Halt Carrick's Revival?

Fulham host Manchester United at Craven Cottage on 20 September 2026 in Premier League Matchweek 5, with both sides having taken just four points from their opening games. Arbeloa and Carrick have never faced each other as managers, leaving no…

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  • Matchweek 5 of the 2026-2027 Premier League brings Fulham against Manchester United on 2026-09-20 (kick-off 16:30 GMT).
  • On average in 10 games, Referee P. Bankes registers 3-4 yellows and 0 reds, and 22 fouls.
  • With the data available to us, Alvaro Arbeloa and Michael Carrick have not met as managers before.
  • After 4 matchdays, Fulham sit 18th with 1 point and Manchester United are 13th having collected 4 points.
  • Fulham report 2 missing players: T. Cairney (Knee Injury), R. Sessegnon (Groin Injury) while Manchester United report 5 missing players: C. Baleba (Ankle Injury), A. Diallo (Injury), T. Heaton (Injury), M. Ugarte (Knee Injury), M. de Ligt (Back Injury).
  • Projected to use a four-defender base in 4-2-3-1, Fulham should be met by Manchester United's expected 4-2-3-1.
  • In their last outing, Fulham's highest-rated performer was C. Palacios (8.2), while Manchester United's standout was L. Martinez (8.7).
  • Conflicting outcomes: Fulham triumphed 3-2 over West Ham United, while Manchester United went down 2-3 to Brighton & Hove Albion.
  • Neither side is flying – Fulham 2-1-2 and Manchester United 2-1-2 over the last 5 matches.
  • Manchester United lead this rivalry - 26 wins from 35 matches versus Fulham (who've won just 3 games), alongside 6 draws.
  • TheyScored users favour 0-2 (15.2%) over all other scorelines - 1-2 sits second at 14.1%.
  • Expect Manchester United to edge a 1-2 win: their 0-1-1 record on the road and 2.50 goals per away match tip the balance.

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20/09/2026 15:30

N/A

P. Bankes

Premier League

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1

1

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Fulham is going head to head with Manchester Utd on 20/9/2026 15:30 GMT for the England Premier League. Our users most predicted score for this game is 1 - 1. You can view the match information, lineups, odds, live score, result, goalscorers, cards, substitutions, standings, recent form, player ratings, injuries, tv channels, our users most predicted scores and Fulham v Manchester Utd H2H statistics!