Fulham will play their first home fixture of the new campaign at Craven Cottage on Sunday, as they welcome Manchester United in the Premier League.
The home side opened the season with a 1-1 draw away to Brighton last weekend with Rodrigo Muniz stabbed home in added time to snatch a late point.
The Brazilian striker started the opening-day draw on the bench amid ongoing speculation about his future at the club.
Recent reports have linked him with a possible switch to Italian side Atalanta with fellow Premier League side Leeds United also interested in his services.
“His connection with the fans is strong, not just because he scored today," said Cottagers boss Marco Silva following the game.
"Rodrigo created something that isn't so easy to do. The fans recognise his quality, and that he gives everything for the shirt.”
Silva enters his fifth season as boss as they aim to improve on their 11th place finish in the top flight last time out.
United travel to London looking to bounce back from an opening day 1-0 defeat at home to Arsenal at Old Trafford.
Despite the early setback there were plenty of positives from the performance of Rúben Amorim's side and they'll be hoping to register their first points of the season this weekend.
One area of concern for the Manchester club is the goalkeeping department, with club legend Gary Neville calling on Amorim to fix the 'glaring' issue following the defeat.
The two sides last met in the league back in January, when United claimed a 1-0 victory away from home courtesy of a Lisandro Martínez goal.
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Team News
Fulham
Both Antonee Robinson and Ryan Sessegnon are a doubt for the home side this weekend having recently recovered from injuries.
“We have to take a decision related to both players. They are very important for us, but the same time, we don't want to have any risk to lose them for longer," said Silva on the full-backs.
Calvin Bassey is likely to feature at left-back having featured there in the clubs opening game of the season.
Manchester United
United manager Rúben Amorim has confirmed that goalkeeper André Onana is fit and available for selection this weekend after missing out on the opening-day defeat.
He also confirmed that Lisandro Martínez and Noussair Mazraoui will both be sidelined for the fixture due to injury.
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Predicted Lineups
Fulham
Leno; Tete, Andersen, Cuenca, Bassey, Berge, Lukic, Wilson, King, Ewobi, Muniz.
Onana; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw, Dalot, Dorgu, Casameiro, Fernandes, Mbuemo, Cunha, Šeško.
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Key Players
Fulham: Joachim Andersen
The Danish defender was one of his sides standout performers in their opening fixture last weekend, playing his role in securing an opening day point.
The 29-year-old produced two tackles and had a duel success rate of 77.8% at the American Express Stadium.
He will need to be at his best to keep the exciting visiting attack quiet as they look to make their first major impact for the season.
Manchester United: Bryan Mbuemo
United’s new attacking recruit showed encouraging signs on his competitive debut at the Theatre of Dreams last weekend and further time on the training ground with his teammates should only enhance his attacking output.
The 26-year-old finished last season with 27 goal contributions in 38 Premier League appearances for Brentford last campaign, including a goal the last time he faced Fulham back in May.
Mbuemo will be eager to open his goalscoring account for the Red Devils, and Sunday’s trip to London could provide the perfect opportunity to get off the mark.
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Match Details
Where is the game being played?
Craven Cottage, London.
What time is kick-off?
Kick-off is at 16:30 (BST) on Sunday, 24 August, 2025.
How can I watch?
This fixture is being broadcast live in the United Kingdom on Sky Sports Premier League.
