{"id":39506,"date":"2026-02-01T09:17:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T13:17:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/man-united-faces-fulham-today-in-old-trafford-clash-carricks-side-chasing-third-straight-win\/"},"modified":"2026-02-01T09:18:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T13:18:25","slug":"27691-man-united-faces-fulham-today-in-old-trafford-clash-carrick-s-side-chasing-third","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/27691-man-united-faces-fulham-today-in-old-trafford-clash-carrick-s-side-chasing-third\/","title":{"rendered":"Man United faces Fulham today in Old Trafford clash, Carrick’s side chasing third straight win"},"content":{"rendered":"

Michael Carrick’s Manchester United<\/b> will bid for a third consecutive victory<\/b> today against Fulham<\/b> at Old Trafford<\/b>. Since taking over mid-January, the legendary midfielder has revitalized the Red Devils with stunning wins over Arsenal<\/b> and Manchester City<\/b>. Can Carrick<\/b> finally deliver a clean sweep<\/b> of three straight wins, or will Fulham’s improving form<\/b> spoil the party?<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
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  • Kick-off:<\/b> Sunday, Feb 1 at 2:00 PM GMT, Old Trafford in Manchester<\/li>\n
  • Carrick’s Record:<\/b> Two wins from two games, with victories over City and Arsenal already in the bag<\/li>\n
  • Head-to-Head:<\/b> Man United leads with 58 wins in 94 meetings, but Fulham won 2-1 in their last five encounters<\/li>\n
  • Referee:<\/b> John Brooks will oversee the match at Old Trafford with VAR official James Bell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    Carrick’s Stunning Turnaround: Two Wins Down, One to Go<\/h2>\n

    Michael Carrick<\/b> has orchestrated a dramatic transformation since his arrival as interim head coach. The 2-0 victory over Manchester City<\/b> followed by an incredible 3-2 triumph at Arsenal<\/b> has shifted the entire mood at Old Trafford. Manchester United<\/b> now sit in fourth place<\/b>, hunting for Champions League qualification, and today’s match against Fulham<\/b> offers the perfect opportunity to build momentum heading into February.<\/p>\n

    Only four United managers<\/b> in history have remained unbeaten in their first five league matches: Herbert Bartlett, Matt Busby, Frank O’Farrell, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer<\/b>. Carrick<\/b> is bidding to join that exclusive club, with his first spell adding two unbeaten matches, meaning today’s result will be crucial.<\/p>\n

    Fulham’s Danger: Recent Form and Counter-Attacking Threat<\/h2>\n

    Marco Silva’s Fulham<\/b> have been in impressive form, moving up to seventh place<\/b> with eight points from their last five outings. This is no pushover opponent. The Londoners have won two of their past three visits to Old Trafford, including a penalty shootout victory<\/b> in last season’s FA Cup. Their counter-attacking prowess, led by Harry Wilson’s nine goal contributions<\/b> in his last ten matches, will test United’s new defensive setup<\/b> under Carrick<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    However, Fulham<\/b> face significant injury concerns: Sasa Lukic, Rodrigo Muniz<\/b> (who scored an own goal in the reverse fixture), and new signing Oscar Bobb<\/b> are all unavailable. Kenny Tete<\/b> may return to bolster the defense.<\/p>\n

    Team News and Predicted Lineups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Factor<\/td>\nManchester United<\/td>\nFulham<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Record<\/td>\n4th place, unbeaten under Carrick<\/td>\n7th place, 8 points from 5 games<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Key Threats<\/td>\nBruno Fernandes (5 goals vs Fulham), Matheus Cunha<\/td>\nHarry Wilson (9 contributions in 10), Emile Smith Rowe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Absences<\/td>\nPatrick Dorgu (10-week injury), Matthijs de Ligt<\/td>\nSasa Lukic, Rodrigo Muniz, Oscar Bobb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Predicted XI<\/td>\nLammens; Dalot, Maguire, Mart\u00ednez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Amad, Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo<\/td>\nLeno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Iwobi, Berge; Wilson, Smith Rowe, Chukwueze; Jim\u00e9nez<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    “We are looking to extend our unbeaten Premier League run to seven games when welcoming Fulham to Old Trafford on Sunday. This is a significant test for us.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    \u2014 According to Manchester United<\/b>‘s official statement on the fixture<\/p>\n

    The X-Factor Players Who Could Decide Today<\/h2>\n

    Bruno Fernandes<\/b> is absolutely crucial to Manchester United’s<\/b> success, having scored five goals against Fulham<\/b> in his career. His creativity will unlock Carrick’s<\/b> attacking setup, while Harry Maguire<\/b> brings experience and leadership to a defense that has looked solid recently. For Fulham<\/b>, Harry Wilson<\/b> is the talisman to watch. The Welsh international’s<\/b> nine-goal contribution streak in his last ten matches shows he’s in peak form and capable of punishing defensive lapses.<\/p>\n

    Matheus Cunha<\/b> replaces the injured Patrick Dorgu<\/b> on the left wing for United<\/b>, meaning Carrick<\/b> will need to balance width with defensive compactness against Fulham’s<\/b> direct style of play.<\/p>\n

    Will Carrick Make History with a Third Straight Win?<\/h2>\n

    The Opta supercomputer<\/b> rates Manchester United<\/b> as clear favorites with a 51.7% win probability<\/b>, compared to Fulham’s 23.7%<\/b>. Carrick’s<\/b> transformation has been remarkable, but complacency could cost his side today. Fulham’s<\/b> improvements under Marco Silva<\/b> showcase they’re no longer a team to overlook at Old Trafford. An unbeaten streak of seven league games is on the line for United<\/b>, making this final match before February one of the season’s most pivotal encounters for both clubs.<\/p>\n

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    Watch: Man Utd vs Fulham Match Preview<\/h3>\n