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£72 Million Forward to Return With Ten Hag's Future on the Line – Manchester United Predicted Lineup vs Fulham
Manchester United travel to Craven Cottage to face a Fulham side who sit just three points behind the Red Devils. We reveal the latest team news and our predicted lineup for the Red Devils.

Manchester United Predicted Lineup vs Fulham
How Ten Hag's Side Lined Up vs Newcastle United in Carabao Cup Defeat

Andre Onana continued his spell as the undisputed number-one goalkeeper this season. The back four in front of him continued to change as Sergio Reguilon replaced Jonny Evans, who returned to fill in at left-back. Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof started as the centre-backs with Diogo Dalot starting at right-back.

Casemiro and Mason Mount started as the central midfielders. The Brazilian international came off injured at half-time and is expected to be out for several weeks. 20-year-old Hannibal Mejbri started in the advanced midfield role.

Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes were rested, with Alejandro Garnacho and Antony lining up in the wide positions with Anthony Martial making his first start since the 3-0 win over Crystal Palace in the previous round of the Carabao Cup.

Manchester United's Tactical Issues Exposed in Back-to-Back Home Defeats
Erik ten Hag made changes for the cup defeat to Newcastle, with the headline decision dropping Rashford, Fernandes and Rasmus Hojlund. The attack still looked disjointed, and the heavy 3-0 defeat made it two consecutive games where the Red Devils suffered a loss by the same scoreline after the defeat in the Manchester Derby last weekend.

It may be a comfort to have an away fixture as the side have won their last two Premier League games away from Old Trafford at Sheffield United and Burnley by a single goal. There is a decision to be made in midfield, as Fulham are relatively strong in this area and tend to dominate possession at Craven Cottage.

The manager has chopped and changed his midfield – but may bring Scott McTominay back in after leaving out the Scotland international midweek and the 26-year-old being one of the few to come out of the derby defeat with some credit in the bank after a reasonable performance. Raphael Varane may come back into the defence to add a bit of solidity to a team that has failed to keep a Premier League clean sheet in the last five games.

Manchester United Team News Ahead of Crucial Encounter
Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia continue to be absent for this one, and as mentioned, Casemiro will be out for this one due to injury. Jadon Sancho continues to be absent following his public falling out with the manager.

There was doubt around Victor Lindelof due to illness, but Ten Hag confirmed he is ready to play, along with Varane, who has recently recovered from illness.

Manchester United Predicted Lineup vs Fulham
Onana; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Reguilon; McTominay, Amrabat, Fernandes, Rashford, Antony; Hojlund



https://lastwordonsports.com/football/2023/11/04/manchester-united-predicted-lineup-fulham-2/

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Fulham vs Manchester United: Preview, kick-off
In Fulham vs Manchester United, The Red Devils are looking to avoid a third straight defeat in all competitions. They visit Craven Cottage today for a 1:30 p.m. Premier League game.

Erik ten Hag is under pressure amid Zinedine Zidane's name emerging as his possible replacement at the club. United ended their Carabao Cup title defence with Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Newcastle United.

It was the same scoreline that Manchester City emerged victorious in the derby clash at Old Trafford last Sunday.

At Fulham...
On the other hand, Marco Silva's men made progress in the Carabao Cup following a 3-1 win at Ipswich Town. Also, Fulham registered a 1-1 draw with Brighton in their previous league outing.

The hosts' treatment room is still occupied by the likes of Issa Diop, Tosin Adarabioyo, Adama Traore and Kenny Tete.

Rodrigo Muniz might keep his place in the XI having found the net against Ipswich, which means Raul Jimenez may move to the bench.

... at Man Utd
Casemiro looked to have picked up a fresh concern in the Newcastle loss. And the Brazilian may return among the likes of Luke Shaw, Amad Diallo, Tyrell Malacia and Lisandro Martinez in the infirmary. Meanwhile, Jadon Sancho faces time out on internal disciplinary grounds.

Raphael Varane is also a doubt after missing the cup tie on account of an illness, while Aaron Wan-Bissaka came off the bench the last time out following a thigh problem.

Bruno Fernandes, Rasmus Hojlund and Marcus Rashford should be counted among the sure starters against Fulham. So, Fulham vs Manchester United promises real action. GOAL



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Erik ten Hag will anger Alejandro Garnacho if he abandons key Man Utd principle at Fulham
Erik ten Hag risks unsettling more of his Man Utd dressing room if he makes an Alejandro Garnacho decision at Fulham.

Alejandro Garnacho may be left fuming if Erik ten Hag snubs him from his Manchester United starting line-up against Fulham on Saturday afternoon. Question marks loom over Marcus Rashford's status after Ten Hag slammed his post-Manchester derby antics in Friday's press conference.

United travel to Craven Cottage looking to return to winning ways after back-to-back 3-0 defeats to Manchester City and Newcastle United at Old Trafford over the past week.

Last Sunday's thumping at the hands of City left Ten Hag's side eighth in the Premier League, 11 points behind leaders Tottenham Hotspur.

And Rashford - who has scored just one goal this season - ruffled fans' feathers when it emerged that he had been to a Manchester nightclub hours after the derby.

Rashford was celebrating his brother's birthday but received criticism, considering Ten Hag ordered his out-of-sorts squad back in training the following morning.

On Friday, Ten Hag branded the 26-year-old's behaviour 'unacceptable' but confirmed they had dealt with the matter internally.

"I am aware of it. I spoke with him about it. It is unacceptable. I told him, he apologised and that is it. It is an internal matter," Ten Hag explained.



https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1831431/Man-Utd-news-Erik-ten-Hag-Alejandro-Garnacho-Fulham

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Interesting article by Sam Cunningham in today's i newspaper outlining why season ticket holders are no longer valued by the Premier League clubs.

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 Fulham vs. Man United Livestream: How to Watch English Premier League Soccer From Anywhere
The beleaguered Red Devils head to Craven Cottage looking to reverse run of two defeats in a row.

Under-fire Man United boss Erik ten Hag will be praying his side can get back to winning ways on Saturday as they travel to west London to face Fulham.

Having seen their side stumble to a humiliating 3-0 defeat to local rivals Man City in the English Premier League last weekend, United fans had to endure another loss with the same scoreline in midweek, after the Red Devils were unceremoniously dumped out of the EFL Cup at home to Newcastle United.

A win for hosts Fulham on Saturday would see them pull level on points with United, with the Cottagers coming into this match having secured their place in the EFL Cup quarterfinals after a confidence-boosting midweek win over Ipswich.

Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game live wherever you are in the world.

 Fulham vs. Man United: When and where?
Fulham host Manchester United at Craven Cottage on Saturday, Nov. 4. Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. GMT (8:30 a.m. ET, 5:30 p.m. PT in the US and Canada, and 11:30 p.m. AEDT in Australia). 

How to watch the Fulham vs. Man United game online from anywhere using a VPN
If you find yourself unable to view the game locally, you may need a different way to watch the game -- that's where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it's also a great idea if you're traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.

With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. So if your internet provider or mobile carrier has stuck you with an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can correct that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, non-blackout area. Most VPNs, like our Editors' Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.

Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you're streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.

Livestream Fulham vs. Man United in the US
Saturday's Fulham-Man United match is on USA Network, which you can access as part of your cable package or at the NBC Sports website with a valid login, and can be streamed via Sling TV and other more expensive streaming TV services.

Livestream the Fulham vs. Man United game in the UK
Premier League rights in the UK are split between Sky Sports, Amazon Prime Video and TNT Sports (previously known as BT Sport). The Liverpool-Everton game is exclusive to TNT Sports -- showing on its TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 1 HD and TNT Sport Ultimate channels.

Livestream the Fulham vs. Man United game in Canada
If you want to stream Fulham vs. Man United live in Canada, you'll need to subscribe to Fubo. The service has exclusive rights for this Premier League season.

Livestream the Fulham vs. Man United game in Australia
Football fans Down Under can watch this EPL fixture on streaming service Optus Sport, which is showing every single Premier League game live in Australia this season.

Quick tips for streaming the Premier League using a VPN
    With four variables at play -- your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN -- your experience and success when streaming EPL matches may vary.
    If you don't see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the "search for city or country" option.
    If you're having trouble getting the game after you've turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs -- like Roku -- don't have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you'll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you're using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
    All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network's sports app, you'll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
    And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you're using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.



https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/fulham-vs-man-united-livestream-how-to-watch-english-premier-league-soccer-from-anywhere/

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Erik ten Hag says Marcus Rashford going out after Man City defeat 'unacceptable' but striker still available for Fulham
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says it was "unacceptable" of Marcus Rashford to go to a nightclub party after last weekend's embarrassing derby defeat to Manchester City.

The homegrown talent has managed just one goal for the misfiring Red Devils during a poor start to the season on both an individual and collective level.

Rashford has looked a far cry from the player that plundered 30 goals for United last term and his off-field decision-making came into question after last Sunday's 3-0 defeat to City.

Reports emerged the following day that the England international, who turned 26 on Tuesday, had gone to the Chinawhite nightclub for a pre-arranged birthday party hours after the Old Trafford loss.

"Yes, I am aware of it," manager Ten Hag said of Rashford's post-derby night out.

"I spoke with him about it. It's unacceptable, I told him, he apologised and that's it. For the rest it's an internal matter."

Ten Hag repeated it was an "internal matter" when asked if Rashford had been fined for an incident that he says will not impact his availability for Saturday's crunch Premier League trip to Fulham.

The United boss also clarified that his place among the substitutes in Wednesday's 3-0 Carabao Cup exit to Newcastle was due to rotation rather than punishment.

Rashford was dropped to the bench at Wolves last season for timekeeping, but Ten Hag rejected the notion that the academy graduate is not attuned to his demands.

    He has to be as close as possible to the opponents' goal, because there are his qualities

Erik ten Hag on Marcus Rashford

"Your suggestion is not right," he said. "He's fitting in, he's very motivated to put things right.

"I know which effort he is putting in. He's totally with us. So, he makes a mistake, but that doesn't say he's not fitting in. I see him every day in training, what he's doing, I know.

"So, he makes one mistake but also, off the pitch, what he is doing, how he lives, and I'm sure he is doing everything right to help the team to perform and to let us win."

Ten Hag can ill afford any distractions right now but it was notable how much public backing he showed Rashford despite his clear annoyance at his post-derby decision.

"He has to be as close as possible to the opponents' goal, because there are his qualities," he said.

"There he is so important for us and he will contribute so much to our success.

"We have to get him there as a team and he, as an individual, also he has to make his movements to arrive in the right moments, so his timing is right and I'm sure he will be back."

How the Red Devils and their manager could do with Rashford getting back his scoring touch at Fulham on Saturday lunchtime.

The midweek loss to Newcastle was their eighth defeat in 15 matches in all competitions, making this United's worst start to a season since 1962-63.

That run has led to scrutiny and speculation about Ten Hag's position, but the "fighter" will not give up on a job that nobody has able to successfully fill since Sir Alex Ferguson left in 2013.

"It's possible, I'm convinced (United can be successful)," the defiant Dutchman said.

"Sometimes you have difficult periods and when you stick together – and we are together – then we come through these difficult periods."

Asked whether the structure is right for club to be a success, Ten Hag said: "I wouldn't work here if I thought it wasn't right."

All the focus right now is righting the United ship before November's international break, with games against Fulham and Luton bookending the crunch Champions League clash in Copenhagen.

"Always, when the team is not playing well, you think about it, to get it right," Ten Hag added. "I'm not thinking about things away from the team.

"Of course, sometimes I need my relaxation to get energy, but for now it's 24/7. You think about 'how do I get this right?'"



https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/premier-league/erik-ten-hag-says-marcus-rashford-going-out-after-man-city-defeat-unacceptable-but-striker-still-available-for-fulham/a142036832.html

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