Manchester United have confirmed how Michael Carrick has replaced Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu as they welcome Fulham to Old Trafford.
Michael Carrick will be looking to sustain a feel-good factor as Manchester United host Fulham at Old Trafford in Sunday afternoon’s Premier League clash.
The ex-England midfielder could scarcely have asked for a better opening to his time in charge. A polished 2-0 win over Manchester City in the derby was backed up by a dramatic 3-2 triumph against league leaders Arsenal, a result that turned plenty of heads.
Ahead of the weekend’s action, United had pushed themselves into the top four, holding a one-point advantage over Chelsea in fifth and sitting two points above Liverpool in sixth.
Fulham, however, represent a serious test. Marco Silva’s men have been in strong form, suffering just one defeat in their last five matches, alongside three victories and a draw, including a 2-1 success against Chelsea and a 2-2 stalemate with Liverpool.
The XIs are confirmed below, with Carrick starting Matheus Cunha in the front line to replace Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu, who has a hamstring injury. At the same time, Shea Lacey returns to the squad, with Mason Mount unavailable.
Manchester United’s line-up
Starting XI: Lammens, Dalot, Maguire, Martínez, Shaw, Casemiro, Mainoo, Fernandes, Amad, Mbeumo, Cunha.
Subs: Bayindir, Heaven, Malacia, Mazraoui, Yoro, Ugarte, Lacey, Sesko, Zirkzee.
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Fulham’s line-up
Starting XI: Leno, Castagne, Andersen, Cuenca, Robinson, Berge, Iwobi, Wilson, Smith Rowe, Chukuweze, Jiminez.
Subs: Lecomte, Tete, Bassey, Sessegnon, Reed, Cairney, King, Kevin, Kusi-Asare.
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