The 2024/25 Premier League campaign gets off to a flying start on Friday evening when Manchester United host Fulham at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils are eager to put behind them a tragic last season, which culminated in an eighth-place finish, their lowest ever in the top flight.
Manager Erik ten Hag is facing intense scrutiny after a season of ups and downs. The FA Cup triumph provided a ray of hope, but the subsequent Community Shield defeat to Manchester City served as a sobering reminder of the challenges ahead.
Fulham, meanwhile, will be looking to improve on last season’s 13th place finish and secure a spot in the top half of the table. They will have to cope without last season’s star Joao Palhinha following his move to Bayern Munich.
Jugo Mobile looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kick-off times and the latest news on the line-up.
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Manchester United vs Fulham live stream, TV channel in USA
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match in the US:
- TV Channel: USA Network, UNIVERSE, Telemundo Deportes Live (Spanish language)
- Live broadcast: Fubonbcsports.com, NBC Sports App, UNIVERSO NOW
In the United States (US), the game will be available to watch and stream on UNIVERSO NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, USA Network, and UNIVERSO. Fans can also stream the game on Fubowhich is currently offering a FREE trial to new users.
What time does Manchester United vs Fulham play? Does it start in the United States?
This Premier League clash will take place at Old Trafford Stadium in London, UK, and begins the Friday, August 16th in 8:00 pm local time (BST).
Here’s how that time translates to US time:
| Date | Start time | |
| Eastern Time | Friday, August 16th | 15:00 hours |
| Central Time | Friday, August 16th | 2:00 pm |
| Mountain Time | Friday, August 16th | 13:00 hours |
| Pacific Time | Friday, August 16th | 12:00 pm |
Manchester United vs Fulham lineups, team news
Newly signed defender Leny Yoro will miss several months after surgery, while his teammate will recently arrive in the summer Rasmus Hojlund remains on the sidelines.
Uncertainty surrounds the availability of Victor Lindelof and Lucas Shawwho were not in the Community Shield squad. However, Harry Maguire It is suitable for presentation.
Joshua Zirkzee He could make his competitive debut with the Red Devils, and Alejandro Garnacho He is in contention for a starting place after impressing as a substitute in the recent Community Shield.
Manchester United’s predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Onana (GK) – Dalot, Maguire, Evans, Martinez – Mainoo, Casemiro – Diallo, Fernandes, Garnacho – Rashford.
Wounded: Malacia (knee), Yoro (ankle), Højlund (hamstring)
Suspended: N/A
Emile Smith Rowe He is Marco Silva’s standout signing of the summer so far as the former Arsenal man looks to revitalise his career after injury problems hampered his progress in previous seasons.
He is expected to make his competitive debut for Fulham, playing a supporting role behind the striker. Rodrigo MunizThe west London club possess a wealth of attacking options, with Andreas Pereira, Adama Traoreand Alex Iwobi competing for starting positions.
Defensive reinforcements Jorge Cuenca and Ryan Sessegnon They are likely to start on the bench while they integrate into the team.
Fulham’s predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Leno (GK) – Tete, Diop, Bassey, Robinson – Pereira, Lukić, Smith-Rowe – Adama, Muniz, Iwobi.
Wounded: N/A
Suspended: N/A
Manchester United vs Fulham prediction
- Prediction: Manchester United 2-1 Fulham
Manchester United are expected to record a narrow win over Fulham in their Premier League opener. Despite the absence of key players, the Red Devils possess enough attacking talent, particularly in the form of Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes, to overcome their opponents.
Fulham, although showing potential, have undergone changes to their squad which may affect their overall performance. The absence of key players from last season could prove to be a major factor in the outcome of the match. Historical head-to-head records also favour Manchester United, suggesting a positive result for the home team.
