"Manchester United will look to continue their march towards Champions League qualification when they face Fulham this weekend. Man United are flying high at the moment as the appointment of Michael Carrick as head coach until the end of the season has seen in an upturn in results and performances. After beating Manchester City in the derby, Man Utd followed it up with a dramatic win over Arsenal last weekend to go fourth in the Premier League table. Attentions now shift towards the visit of Fulham as Carrick's side bid to make it three wins on the bounce and maintain the positive energy surrounding club. Fulham, though, are in contention for European qualification themselves thanks to a run of four wins in their last seven league games."
"Manchester United vs Fulham is scheduled for a 2pm GMT kick-off on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The match will take place at Old Trafford. TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage starts at 1pm GMT on Sky Sports Main Event. Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app. Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport's live blog!"
"The Denmark international had been thriving playing in a more advanced position down the left-hand side, also netting in the derby win over Man City. Matthijs de Ligt and Joshua Zirkzee are expected to miss out for United, but they should be available for selection again within the next fortnight. Injury blow: Patrick Dorgu This is a big test for Man United as this game will reveal a lot more about where they are as a team, more so than wins over Man City and Arsenal. Can United get up for a game where they are considered favourites?"
Manchester United have improved under Michael Carrick, recording derby and Arsenal wins to climb to fourth in the Premier League. The team currently seeks a third consecutive victory as they host Fulham at Old Trafford on Sunday, February 1, 2026, with the match televised live on Sky Sports and available via Sky Go and live blog coverage. Fulham arrive in strong form, aiming for European qualification after four wins in seven league matches. Injuries have affected squad selection, with Matthijs de Ligt and Joshua Zirkzee expected to miss but likely to return within a fortnight, while Patrick Dorgu represents an injury setback. Match prediction favors a Manchester United 3-1 win, with odds quoted at 1/2 via Betfair.
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