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

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

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-09-20 · by Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

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Manchester United will face Fulham in a Premier League match at Craven Cottage on Sunday, September 20, with Luke Shaw set to start despite recent injury concerns. Michael Carrick has included Carlos Carabba as a substitute option for the match. Captain Bruno Fernandes is expected to play despite his past struggles against Fulham, including missing a penalty in their last meeting. The lineup includes several key players like David de Gea (referred to as Lammens), Harry Maguire, Scott McTominay (Martinez), and Cristiano Ronaldo, though the article lists Cunha instead of Ronaldo's name, likely an error.
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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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Paddy Power is offering a free bet of up to £1 on over 0.5 goals for the match between Fulham and Manchester United, currently priced at odds of 1/200.

Prediction

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.

Fans can follow live updates and analysis through The Standard's coverage for expert insights during the game.

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Brighton Carabao Cup Fulham Manchester United United

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Fulham GPE · 3× Andrey Santos PERSON · 2× Baleba PERSON · 2× Brighton ORG · 2× Michael Carrick PERSON · 2× Shaw PERSON · 2× United ORG · 2× Carlos Baleba PERSON · 1× Luke Shaw PERSON · 1× Manchester United ORG · 1×

Narrative

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. 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.
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🔮 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. 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.

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Luke Shaw starts with Carlos Baleba on the bench as Manchester United visit Fulham today. asserted
United → start → Fulham
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. 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 → be → 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
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
Baleba is in contention to make his debut here. asserted
Baleba → make → debut
He has been named to the bench. asserted
He → name → bench
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