Craven Cottage, London — Sunday, August 24
The Thames will roar on Saturday. Fulham, proud hosts at the historic Craven Cottage, welcome Manchester United for a duel that combines history, tradition, and the burning need for early-season points.
The Cottagers seek to turn home fire into fuel, while the Red Devils arrive with shadows over their away form, carrying both expectation and doubt under new boss Rúben Amorim.
Opened their season with a hard-fought 1-1 away draw at Brighton.
Back at Craven Cottage, where the atmosphere often becomes an extra man.
Emile Smith Rowe, a new signing from Arsenal, adds creativity and incision in midfield.
Marco Silva’s side have scored in 11 of their last 12 home league matches.
Fulham’s strength lies in the tight, hostile embrace of the Cottage, where big clubs often stumble. United are next in line to test that resistance.
Winless in last 5 Premier League away matches (4 defeats, 1 draw).
Started the season with a loss to Arsenal, despite creating chances.
Yet: a daunting streak hangs over Fulham — United have won 8 straight league visits to Craven Cottage.
Amorim’s challenge: break free from the weight of travel failures and revive away-day authority.
United remain dangerous, but their vulnerability outside Old Trafford has become statistical gravity pulling them down.
Fulham: structured, patient, creative spark from Smith Rowe, looking to exploit United’s defensive frailties.
United: possession-orientated, but vulnerable in transitions. Will depend on moments of brilliance to break Fulham’s lines.
Key question: can Fulham finally shatter the psychological wall of United dominance at the Cottage?
United have won 8 consecutive league games at Craven Cottage.
Fulham are unbeaten in their last 6 home league games.
United are winless in their last 5 Premier League away fixtures.
Fulham 1–1 Manchester United
History leans red, form leans white — equilibrium is the likely outcome.
Fulham Double Chance (1.65)
Both Teams to Score — YES (1.75)
Under 2.5 Goals (1.80)
Half-Time Draw (2.20)
Fulham +0.5 AH (1.70)
Fulham: A chance to end the curse vs. United at the Cottage and make a statement in front of their fans.
Manchester United: Pressure grows — another away failure, and Amorim faces an early storm of doubt.
This is where tradition collides with transformation: Fulham’s hunger to rewrite history against United’s fight to stay relevant away from Old Trafford.
