Manchester United confirm Erik ten Hag XI to face Fulham as Noussiar Mazraoui starts

Manchester United have confirmed that Noussair Mazraoui starts as Erik ten Hag fields his XI to face Fulham in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Friday evening.

After a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to Manchester City in the 2024 Community Shield, Manchester United are shifting their focus to the start of the 2024/25 season.

Following an eighth-place finish last season, Erik ten Hag is eager to guide his team back into the top four and secure a Champions League return.

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United will open their Premier League campaign on Friday, welcoming Fulham to Old Trafford. Noussair Mazraoui is set for his United debut, while Matthijs de Ligt and Joshua Zirkzee are both on the bench.

With United wanting to start the season well, the club have confirmed the XI that Ten Hag has chosen to play on Friday evening.

Manchester United

Starting XI: Onana, Dalot, Maguire, Mazraoui, Martinez, Casemiro, Mainoo, Mount, Amad, Fernandes Rashford.

Subs: Bayındır, De Ligt, Evans, Collyer, Eriksen, McTominay, Antony, Garnacho, Zirkzee.

Fulham

Starting XI: Leno, Tete, Diop, Bassey, Robinson, Lukic, Pereira, Traore, Smith Rowe, Iwobi, Muniz.

Subs: Benda, Castagne, Cuenca, Reed Cairney, King, Wilson, Raúl, Stansfield.

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