Fulham take on the visitors Manchester United in the round 2 match of English Premier League. The match will be played on Sunday, August 24th at Craven Cottage (London).
Fulham have managed to establish themselves among the solid mid-table teams of English football. The Cottagers have never been a major force, although they have had occasional moments of success. For a long time, however, the club looked like a “yo-yo team,” too strong for the Championship but not consistent enough to remain in the Premier League. That was the situation when Marco Silva took over while the team was still in the second division. Unlike his predecessors, though, Silva managed to stabilize Fulham in the EPL, even being considered at one point as a contender for European competitions. Last spring they once again finished comfortably in mid-table, with 54 points and in 11th place. This season they are looking to push on, boosted by reinforcements led by Lecomte. In the opening round, Fulham held Brighton to a 1-1 draw. The team has looked more disciplined defensively compared to previous years, which gives fans hope they can maintain consistency. However, their lack of cutting edge in attack remains a concern when facing stronger opponents.
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Manchester United have recently become a shadow of their former dominant selves. After the failures of the season before last, the club still decided to give Erik ten Hag another chance, especially after winning the FA Cup. However, with new setbacks piling up, he was dismissed in the autumn, with Ruben Amorim being lured from Portugal to take charge. Instead of solving the problems, United sank further down into the lower half of the Premier League table. They tried to save their season in the Europa League, but after reaching the final, they lost to another struggling giant, Tottenham. Despite this, Amorim has been given yet another chance, and in the summer the club strengthened their attack by signing Cunha, Mbeumo, and Šeško. Yet, while their forward line looks improved, United made almost no significant moves to fix their defensive and midfield issues, which remain problematic. After the international break, they faced a tough test against Arsenal, and although they played well, they still suffered a 0-1 home defeat. United’s recent form highlights their lack of balance — even with new signings, the squad still looks vulnerable under pressure. Their struggles against top-six rivals emphasize how far they remain from true title contention.
In the last four encounters, Manchester United have won twice, suffered one defeat, and drawn once. However, back in March, they were eliminated from the FA Cup by Fulham on penalties. The bookmakers have more faith in United. But their problems remain unresolved — and at home, Fulham seem well positioned to avoid defeat against such an inconsistent opponent.
Prediction for the match: Fulham not to lose (1X).
