Match preview
The Premier League’s big 4:30pm Sunday showcase has arrived. And, well… Fulham v Manchester United. Somewhere, presumably, someone was still feeling the effects of Saturday night when the fixture selections were being made. It may not scream blockbuster, but Craven Cottage could at least provide the setting for an unexpectedly entertaining afternoon. Kick-off is 4:30pm on Sunday 20 September.
Recent form
Neither side has exactly been setting the league on fire. United will arrive under pressure to start producing results, while Fulham will see this as a very winnable home opportunity rather than simply a day out for the visitors. Perhaps this supposedly sleepy fixture has a pulse after all.
Head-to-head
Manchester United have traditionally owned this fixture, which probably hasn’t helped the excitement levels. Fulham have had their moments, though, and Craven Cottage has a habit of making supposedly predictable games rather less predictable. United will be expected to win, which is precisely why Fulham will fancy making them sweat.
Why fans are watching
Let’s be honest, nobody circled this one when the fixtures came out and shouted “that’s the one”. A 4:30pm Sunday slot normally demands drama, but Fulham v Manchester United feels more like the football equivalent of being handed the aux cord and choosing something everyone forgot existed. Still, that is exactly when football can surprise you. Could this snooze-fest become a thriller, or will everyone be reaching for the remote? And, more importantly, who does the world WANT to win?
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