JAKARTA - Manchester United will farm desperately when they face Fulham in the FA Cup 2024/2025 fifth round match at Old Trafford, Sunday, March 2 evening.
Manchester United reached this round after eliminating Arsenal and Leicester City in the previous round. Although their performance in the Premier League was inconsistent, Ruben Amorim's team were still able to achieve positive results in the FA Cup and UEFA Europa League.
Meanwhile, Fulham advanced to the fifth round after eliminating Watford and Wigan Athletic. However, their performance in the Premier League went up and down, despite having just won an important victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
So far this season, Manchester United and Fulham have met twice in the Premier League, with the Red Devils winning 1-0 in both meetings.
Manchester United had to face this match with an injury crisis. Patrick Dorgu was absent due to a red card against Ipswich Town, while Altay Bayindir (undisclosed), Jonny Evans (unannounced), Leandro Martinez (lutut), Luke Shaw (betis), Kobbie Mainoo (dot), Toby Collyer (light injury), Mason Mount (paha), and Amad Diallo (batched) were also injured. Alejandro Garnacho is doubtful but is likely to be played.
Andre Onana is the main choice under the bar, with Manchester United going to use the 3-4-2-1 formation against Fulham. The mid-defense line is likely to be filled by Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, and Matthijs de Ligt, while Noussair Mazraoui and Diogo Dalot play the wing-back.
For midfield, Manuel Ugarte and Casemiro will be the mainstay. Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho will support Joshua Zirkzee in attack, with Rasmus Hojlund and Chido Obi-Martin as reserve options on the bench.
Bruno Fernandes is a figure to watch out for in this match. Despite being criticized by Roy Keane, the Manchester United captain remains a key player by contributing directly to his team's last six goals.
In the FA Cup, Fernandes recorded 11 goals in his last 11 matches (7 goals, 4 assists), making him a player who will most likely shine again in this match.
From the Fulham side, Marco Silva has a squad that is better prepared, although some players are still doubtful. Emile Smith Rowe will undergo a fitness test, while Kenny Tete (lutut), Harry Wilson (leg), and Reiss Nelson (hamstring) will be ruled out.
Bernd Leno will occupy the position below the bar, with Fulham expected to use the 4-2-3-1 formation against Manchester United on Sunday. The back line is likely to be filled by Timothy Castagne, Joachim Andersen, Calvin Bassey, and Antonee Robinson.
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For midfield, Sander Berge and Sasa Lukic will play double defensive midfielders. Andreas Pereira is predicted to return to the role number 10, while Adama Traore and Alex Iwobi operate on the wing. Finally, Rodrigo Muniz will spearhead Fulham's attack against Manchester United.
Manchester United have an impressive record against Fulham in the FA Cup, winning their last nine meetings since losing in the quarter-finals of 1908. In addition, the Red Devils have only lost once in their last 21 games against Fulham in all competitions (17 wins, 3 draws). Although Fulham has the potential to put up a fierce fight, Manchester United are favored to advance to the quarter-finals.
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