Fulham, Man United and Michael Carrick
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Michael Carrick has made one change to his Manchester United side for today’s home Premier League match against Fulham.With Patrick Dorgu sidelined for around 10 weeks due to a hamstring injury,
Manchester United hero Benjamin Sesko, fresh from netting a dramatic winner in a five-goal thriller with Fulham, admits that Michael Carrick has improved work rate in the Red Devils ranks - allowing an impressive run of results to be enjoyed.
Casemiro rolled back the years to run the show against Fulham. Jamie Carragher, once his harshest critic, admitted he was wrong as Manchester United’s midfield general delivered a vintage, match-winning performance.
Ruben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United, ending a 14 month run that included a record low 15th place finish, cup elimination at the hands of Grimsby, and the club's worst start to a Premier League.
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Midfield stability remains a priority. Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo are forecast to continue as the double pivot, balancing defensive coverage with forward distribution. Their partnership has been central to United’s recent improvement in ball retention and counter-pressing.
United have found it difficult to use their victories in cup competitions as fuel for league success. The most recent victory occurred in 2024 after they beat Manchester City at Wembley, with goals from academy graduates Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo — two youngsters who were in United’s FA Youth Cup-winning side just two years prior.
Goal! Manchester United 2, Fulham 1. Raúl Jiménez (Fulham) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the top left corner. Harry Maguire (Manchester United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Penalty Fulham. Raúl Jiménez draws a foul in the penalty area.