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Manchester United XI vs Fulham: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League

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Deniran-Alleyne, T. (2026, September 20). Manchester United XI vs Fulham: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-xi-vs-fulham-predicted-lineup-confirmed-team-news-injury-latest-premier-league-2026-today-b1297327.html

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Manchester United's lineup for their Premier League match against Fulham is uncertain due to injuries, particularly with Luke Shaw's status up in the air. Although Shaw did not play in the loss to Brighton and his return remains questionable, he has joined the team traveling to London, suggesting a possible comeback. The article predicts that if Shaw doesn't play, Patrick Dorgu will take his place at left-back. Additionally, it notes that striker Benjamin Sesko's absence due to an unspecified injury likely means Matheus Cunha will lead the attack again.
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Fulham vs Manchester United: Match Preview

Manchester United visit Fulham on Sunday, September 20, aiming to break a three-game winless streak across all competitions. Manager Michael Carrick faces increasing pressure after an unconvincing start under his permanent leadership since being appointed in the summer.

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Manchester United will be keen to secure a victory against a Fulham side that has yet to win under their new manager but remains competitive in cup competitions. With both teams looking to turn around recent negative trends, the match promises to be an exciting encounter.

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Narrative

Benjamin Sesko did not quite grab the chance to establish himself as United’s go-to centre forward in the Carabao Cup tie, and he will not face the Cottagers after fans noticed the Slovenian’s absence as the squad prepared to board their train down south.
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Luke Shaw has not played since picking up a knock in the 2-2 draw with Everton almost a fortnight ago, subsequently missing the last three games across all competitions, with United losing two of those. asserted
United → play → those
There was hope that the 31-year-old would be available for selection in the Carabao Cup tie at home to Brighton on Wednesday night following an injury update from Michael Carrick in the pre-match press conference. asserted
old → be → conference
However, Shaw sat out the 3-2 loss at Old Trafford and now it remains to be seen if he will return for the trip to Craven Cottage. asserted
he → sit → Cottage
Michael Carrick did not rule out a return on Sunday, but stressed caution. asserted
Carrick → rule → caution
There is positive news in that regard, with the England international being part of United’s travelling squad to the capital. asserted
international → be → capital
If Shaw is not passed fit, however, Patrick Dorgu is an option at left-back once again and the fact he was rested in midweek suggests he will get the nod there over Noussair Mazraoui. uncertain
he → pass → Mazraoui
Captain Bruno Fernandes has bad memories of Fulham away. asserted
Fernandes → have → Fulham
In the corresponding fixture last season that finished 1-1, he missed a first half penalty and bizarrely blamed referee, Chris Kavanagh, for not apologising to him. asserted
he → finish → him
That will not prevent the attacking midfielder from being restored to United’s midfield in west London and Kobbie Mainoo is expected to replace Andrey Santos after being partially rested against Brighton. asserted
Mainoo → prevent → Brighton
Benjamin Sesko did not quite grab the chance to establish himself as United’s go-to centre forward in the Carabao Cup tie, and he will not face the Cottagers after fans noticed the Slovenian’s absence as the squad prepared to board their train down south. asserted
squad → grab → train
It remains to be seen what the striker’s injury is, or how long he could be out for. uncertain
he → remain → ?
As such, it is likely to be Matheus Cunha that leads the line once more. asserted
that → lead → line
Carlos Baleba is in contention to make his debut on Sunday, as the Cameroon international was part of the travelling cohort, while there could also be minutes for Matthijs de Ligt - his first since November last year - after the Dutchman made the squad at last after a long-term back injury. uncertain
Dutchman → make → injury
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