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MAN UTD MATCHDAY PREVIEW

May 26, 2023 10:41 am

MANCHESTER UNITED V FULHAM | SUNDAY 28TH MAY 2023 | 4.30PM | OLD TRAFFORD | #MUNFUL

The opposition

  • With the Carabao Cup and a Champions League place in the bank, Manchester United will surely consider the 2022/23 campaign a successful one.
  • Another domestic trophy remains up for grabs, though, with the first ever Manchester derby FA Cup Final taking place next month. With rivals City chasing the treble, motivation will be incredibly high for the red side of the city to remain the only team to have achieved that feat.
  • It remains to be seen how strong a side Erik ten Hag will field on Sunday. On the one hand, only a win will guarantee third place, but any injuries or suspensions picked up ahead of the cup final a week later would be a disaster for United.
Erik ten Hag celebrates after Manchester United's 4-1 win over Chelsea

Man Utd team news

United suffered some injuries in Thursday’s win over Chelsea, with Antony and Luke Shaw both needing to be withdrawn. Lisandro Martinez, Donny van de Beek and Marcel Sabitzer are definitely out.

Fulham team news

Tim Ream and Andreas Pereira are Fulham’s only absentees.

Tickets

The away allocation for this match has sold out, meaning there will be the best part of 2,500 Whites fans at Old Trafford.

Weather

A dry day with sun and clouds is forecast in Manchester, with temperatures around 18 degrees at kick-off.

Player insight

Tom Cairney knows it would be a special end of the season if Fulham can break our Premier League points record with a victory on Sunday.

“We broke a few records this season, but to get that would be magnificent, especially at that stadium,” he told FFCtv. “We’ve played Man U twice this year, been unlucky twice, but they’re a top team so it will be difficult.”

Coverage

FFCtv subscribers can listen to commentary from Gentleman Jim and Jamie Reid.

Fan behaviour

Fans are politely reminded to be considerate of those around them when celebrating goals and on public transport at away matches.

Top scorers

Man Utd: Marcus Rashford (30)

Fulham: Aleksandar Mitrović (15)

Form

Man Utd: LLWWW

Fulham: LLWWD