Seeking to avoid a third defeat on the bounce across all tournaments, a declining Manchester United open this weekend's Premier League action against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday lunchtime.
The Red Devils' EFL Cup title defence came to an end in an embarrassing 3-0 loss to Newcastle United, whereas Fulham advanced to the quarter-finals courtesy of a 3-1 win over Ipswich Town, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for the two clubs.
FULHAM vs. MANCHESTER UNITED
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FULHAM
Out: Issa Diop (foot)
Doubtful: Adama Traore (thigh), Kenny Tete (unspecified), Tosin Adarabioyo (groin)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Leno; Castagne, Ream, Bassey, Robinson; Reed, Palhinha; Willian, Pereira, Iwobi; Muniz
MANCHESTER UNITED
Out: Casemiro (hamstring), Lisandro Martinez (foot), Luke Shaw (muscle), Amad Diallo (knee), Jadon Sancho (disciplinary), Tyrell Malacia (knee)
Doubtful: Victor Lindelof (illness), Raphael Varane (illness)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Maguire, Reguilon; McTominay, Eriksen; Antony, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund
For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.
Ben Knapton
