Fulham vs Man Utd preview: Betting tips, odds and predictions

MANCHESTER UNITED travel to London for Sunday’s Premier League showdown with Fulham at Craven Cottage.

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Fulham vs Man Utd preview

Manchester United head to the capital on Sunday for a Premier League clash with Fulham at Craven Cottage – and they’ll be hoping for a more fruitful trip than most of their recent visits to London.

Ruben Amorim’s side have struggled in the capital, winning just three of their last 23 Premier League away games against London opposition (D5 L15). But there’s one consistent exception to that trend: Fulham.

All three of those wins came against the Cottagers, and United have won each of their last eight Premier League away games at Craven Cottage – their best such run against any opponent.

Another win on Sunday would see them break new ground with a ninth consecutive away league victory over a single club, something they’ve never done before.

And there’s genuine reason to believe Manchester United can extend their remarkable record at Craven Cottage, especially after an encouraging – if ultimately losing – display against Arsenal on the opening day.

Despite the 1-0 defeat, United’s performance earned a standing ovation from the home crowd, having registered 22 shots against the Gunners – their highest total in a Premier League match against Arsenal since August 2011.

Debutants Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, both part of the club’s £200million summer overhaul, looked sharp and dangerous in the final third, while Patrick Dorgu and Matthijs de Ligt delivered composed performances that point towards Ruben Amorim’s rebuild taking shape.

United created a chance every 4.4 minutes against Arsenal, registering seven shots on target and posting a respectable expected goals (xG) tally of 1.52 – the eighth-highest of any Premier League side on the opening weekend.

But Manchester United will need to sharpen their finishing if they’re to take all three points against a resilient Fulham side, who showed real grit to snatch a stoppage-time equaliser against Brighton on the opening weekend.

While Marco Silva spent just £500,000 in the summer transfer window, the core of the squad that guided Fulham to an impressive 11th-place finish last season remains intact – and they proved once again that they’re not easy to break down having shipped just 0.6xGC from open play against the much-fancied Seagulls.

Fulham vs Man Utd preview betting odds

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Goalscorer

Bryan Mbeumo made an encouraging start to life at Old Trafford in Manchester United’s narrow defeat to Arsenal.

The 26-year-old forward didn’t find the net, but was a constant threat and showed promising signs of chemistry with fellow new signing Matheus Cunha, particularly when drifting into more central areas.

Mbeumo had six touches in the opposition box and fired off five shots — the fourth-most of any Premier League player on the opening weekend. He also finished the match with a team-high xG of 0.42, suggesting that the goals could be just around the corner.

And this weekend could be the perfect opportunity to open his account. The Cameroon international has scored four goals in eight appearances against Fulham – his second-favourite opponent behind only Southampton (5).

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Late drama

Prepare for late drama in this one, folks.

The last four Premier League meetings between Fulham and Manchester United have all seen a winning goal scored in the 78th minute or later – and all six goals in the last two seasons between the sides have come after the break.

We’re backing that trend to continue with the goals likely to come from the visitors.

Fulham ended last season with three straight home defeats in the league, while Marco Silva has historically struggled against United, losing seven of his 10 Premier League meetings, including four out of five on home turf.

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