MANCHESTER, OLD TRAFFORD — Manchester United will try to continue their impressive 2024 form when they host Fulham in the Premier League.
It’s the first official game of the Sir Jim Ratcliffe era at Old Trafford after the INEOS founder’s 25% stake in the club was ratified by the Premier League and the Football Association earlier in the week.
Erik ten Hag’s side are on their longest unbeaten run of the season, a total of eight matches. However, Saturday’s match could prove to be a challenge as they’re without Luke Shaw and their in-form striker Rasmus Hojlund. Both are injured and will miss multiple matches.
Marco Silva’s Fulham have struggled on the road in the league this season, having failed to win away from home since beating Everton 1-0 on the opening weekend.
The Sporting News is following the Man United vs Fulham match live, providing score updates, commentary and highlights as they happen.
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Man United vs Fulham live score
| 1st Half | Goalscorers | |
| Man United | — | |
| Fulham | — |
Starting lineups:
Man United (4-2-3-1, right to left): Onana (GK) — Dalot, Maguire, Varane, Lindelof — Casemiro, Mainoo — Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford — Forson.
Fulham (4-2-3-1 right to left): Leno (GK) — Castagne, Bassey, Tosin, Robinson — Reed, Lukic — Iwobi, Andreas Pereira, Wilson — Muniz.
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Man United vs Fulham live updates, highlights, and commentary
1 hour to kickoff: Team news is in! Omari Forson starts his first game for Manchester United. The 19-year-old is by trade a winger and starts in United’s front three this afternoon.
TEAM NEWS
The Reds make
changes, with @VLindelof and Omari Forson — making his first senior start for the Reds — coming into the team
#MUFC || #MUNFUL
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 24, 2024
How we’re looking today:
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) February 24, 2024
1 hour 30 mins to kickoff: Despite the injuries, there is some good news for United. They’re unbeaten in their last 16 league games against Fulham, a run spanning 15 years.
2 hours prior to kickoff: After such a positive week with the Sir Jim Ratcliffe confirmation, United have been dealt a blow on the pitch. Rasmus Hojlund has scored seven goals in his past six league matches, but he’ll play no part today.
More from Erik on Rasmus: “It is a small injury. That is what happens and the risk [when you are] playing at high intensity.
“As I say it is not a big injury, but he has to wait for one, two, three weeks.” #MUFC || #PL
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 23, 2024
Man United vs Fulham kick-off time
This Premier League clash takes place at Old Trafford in Manchester, UK and kicks off on Saturday, February 24 at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Sat, Feb. 24 | 10:00 a.m. ET |
| Canada | Sat, Feb. 24 | 10:00 a.m. ET |
| UK | Sat, Feb. 24 | 3:00 p.m. GMT |
| Australia | Sun, Feb. 25 | 2:00 a.m. AEDT |
| India | Sat, Feb. 24 | 8:30 p.m. IST |
Man United vs Fulham lineups, team news
Ten Hag faces more defensive concerns with Luke Shaw and Rasmus Hojlund ruled out of Saturday’s game.
Victor Lindelof is expected to come in at left-back and Antony may come into the starting XI, which would see Marcus Rashford start as striker.
Man United (4-2-3-1, right to left): Onana (GK) — Dalot, Maguire, Varane, Lindelof — Casemiro, Mainoo — Garnacho, Fernandes, Antony — Rashford.
Man United subs (9): TBC
Fulham are without midfield lynchpin Joao Palhinha, as he begins a two-game ban, after picking up his 10th Premier League yellow card of the season in last weekend’s 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa.
Raul Jimenez remains sidelined with a thigh injury but Chelsea loanee Armando Broja has recovered from illness.
Fulham (4-2-3-1 right to left): Leno (GK) — Castagne, Ream, Tosin, Robinson — Reed, Cairney — De Cordova-Reid, Willian, Iwobi — Muniz.
Fulham subs (9): TBC
Man United vs Fulham live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | — | Peacock |
| Canada | — |
Fubo Canada |
| UK | — | — |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | Star Sports 3 Asia, Star Sports Select 1 | JioTV, Hotstar |
USA: This game is available on the Peacock Network.
Canada: Every Premier League game this season is live-streaming exclusively via Fubo.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream every match live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
UK: This game is not available for live broadcast in the UK with BBC Radio 5 Live providing radio commentary.
India: Star Sports Select will be broadcasting this game live with JioTV and Hotstar on streaming duty.
