Watch Live Match here: Manchester United vs Fulham as Matthijs de Ligt scored a powerful header in 10 seconds
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By Kevin Hand and Rohan Sharma
Published On 16 Aug 2024
16 Aug 2024
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Manchester United face Fulham in the season-opening match in the English Premier League.
The match at Old Trafford in Manchester kicks off at 8pm (19:00 GMT).
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1m ago (18:53 GMT)
The form book ten Hag must address
Fulham’s win at Old Trafford last season marked the start of a 17-game run to finish the season during which United recorded only six wins alongside five defeats.
One of those victories was May’s FA Cup final win against rivals Manchester City – a game that may well have saved ten Hag’s job. The Dutchman would have to wait until early July to hear that the season review, by the new owners of football operations at the club INEOS, resulted in a contract extension.
The duration leaves question marks as to how wholeheartedly the Jim Ratcliffe-owned group believe in ten Hag and a sharp focus will be on early season results.
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3m ago (18:50 GMT)
‘We have a strong belief we can go forward’
United manager Erik ten Hag spoke with Sky Sports prior to the match: “Of course we are ready. We are very excited for the new season.
“We have a strong belief we can go forward. We developed young players who are more mature [and can] contribute.
“It fits the DNA of Manchester United – proactive, dynamic, speed.
“We worked a lot on [4-2-2-2] last season. It fits very good for us,” he said.
“Always you have to do things better.
“We improved in the last games of last season and pre-season. I am happy with the process we are now in.
“[Mazraoui] is quick, [has] good agility, and can contribute to your build-up and attacking game. He can go forward and is quite good on the ball.
“We can’t stand still [on transfers] – it depends what happens in the market, but I am happy with the squad.
“I am quite confident for this season. There is a lot of communication [with the new sporting directors] so we are all on one page.
“[There is] a good vibe in the club as well as the team.
“A good start is important. [Provides] a good foundation for the rest of the season.
“Not everything will be 100 percent but we must get a win.”
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9m ago (18:45 GMT)
‘We need [to sign] three more players to make an impact’
Fulham coach Marco Silva spoke with Sky Sports before the match: “We feel everything is done from our end [in terms of preparation]. We know how they are going to setup. [We] need to pay attention to last-minute details.
“It is always possible to improve. We have to be realistic – we lost four/five key players in the last three seasons,” he said.
“Of course we made re-signings, but we need [to sign] three more players to make an impact.
“We have clear ambitions to improve last season. We need a player for our attacking line.
“We need one player for [the departed João Palhinha’s] position.
[Emile Smith Rowe] is going to give us something extra in the pocket areas. I am delighted to have him with us.”
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10m ago (18:43 GMT)
Photos: Warm ups under way
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 16: Matthijs de Ligt of Manchester United looks on prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Fulham FC at Old Trafford on August 16, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Matthijs de Ligt of Manchester United looks on prior to the Premier League match [Michael Regan/Getty Images]
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 16: Emile Smith Rowe of Fulham warms up prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Fulham FC at Old Trafford on August 16, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Emile Smith Rowe of Fulham warms up prior to the match [Carl Recine/Getty Images]
Soccer Football – Premier League – Manchester United v Fulham – Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain – August 16, 2024 Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Molly Darlington EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR ‘LIVE’ SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS..
Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee is also named on the bench following his move from Bologna [Molly Darlington/Reuters]
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18m ago (18:36 GMT)
Manchester United vs Fulham – the last meeting
The west London club won 2-1 at Old Trafford in February following an underwhelming display by the home side that saw Fulham take the lead through Calvin Bassey.
Harry Maguire levelled matters with one minute of normal time to play, offering United hope of an unlikely and undeserved win, but it was the visitors that came away with all three points after Alex Iwobi settled matters 60 seconds after Maguire’s goal.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 24: Harry Maguire of Manchester United looks dejected after Alex Iwobi of Fulham scores his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Fulham FC at Old Trafford on February 24, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Harry Maguire, centre, of Manchester United looks dejected after Alex Iwobi, right, of Fulham scores the winning goal [Michael Regan/Getty Images]
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19m ago (18:34 GMT)
United ‘not ready’ for Fulham
Manchester United enter the new English Premier League season with just as many questions surrounding the club as there were when the last campaign ended.
Those areas of doubt were added to on Thursday when United manager Erik ten Hag revealed his side “is not ready but the league starts”.
The Dutchman, who saw his side lose 3-0 to Liverpool in their final preseason match, added, “We can’t hide from it. We have to deal with it.”
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26m ago (18:27 GMT)
POLL REMINDER: Who will win – Manchester United or Fulham?
There’s still time to let us know who you think will win at Old Trafford:
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34m ago (18:20 GMT)
Photos: The fans make their way to Old Trafford
Soccer Football – Premier League – Manchester United v Fulham – Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain – August 16, 2024 A Manchester United fan wears a Marcus Rashford shirt outside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Molly Darlington EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR ‘LIVE’ SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS..
A Manchester United fan wears a Marcus Rashford shirt outside the stadium before the match [Molly Darlington/Reuters]
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 16: A mural of former Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Fulham FC at Old Trafford on August 16, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
A mural of former Manchester United Women’s goalkeeper Mary Earps outside Old Trafford [Carl Recine/Getty Images]
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 16: Manchester United fans enjoy food outside of Lou Macari’s Fish and Chip shop prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Fulham FC at Old Trafford on August 16, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Manchester United fans enjoy food outside of Lou Macari’s Fish and Chip shop outside Old Trafford [Carl Recine/Getty Images]
Soccer Football – Premier League – Manchester United v Fulham – Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain – August 16, 2024 A Manchester United fan outside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Molly Darlington EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR ‘LIVE’ SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS..
A Manchester United fan wears the club shirt and scarf before the match [Molly Darlington/Reuters]
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39m ago (18:15 GMT)
Who has won the most EPL titles?
Since the formation of the English Premier League as the new format for the top flight in England, Manchester United have clearly been the top team:
13: Manchester United
8: Manchester City
5: Chelsea
3: Arsenal
1: Blackburn Rovers, Leicester City, Liverpool
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44m ago (18:10 GMT)
Which three teams were promoted to the EPL?
Leicester return to the Premier League after a yearlong absence, having secured their spot in the top flight by winning the second-tier Championship last season.
Southampton are also back after one season, thanks to their Championship playoff win.
Ipswich Town will play in the Premier League after 22 years following back-to-back promotions.
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