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The confirmed Man Utd starting line up and team news as they face Fulham in the Premier League.
Andre Onana has been named on the bench for Manchester United's trip to face Fulham in their second match of the new Premier League season. The 29-year-old was left out of the United squad entirely for their opening day defeat to Arsenal last weekend but has returned to the matchday fold for their trip to Craven Cottage.
Ruben Amorim has made just one change to the United side from the Arsenal defeat with Amad Diallo selected at right wing-back in place of Diogo Dalot. It means Casemiro continues to partner Bruno Fernandes in central midfield with Mason Mount selected ahead of Benjamin Sesko in attack.
United earned plenty of praise for the manner of their performance on the opening weekend, but know it will count for little if they do not back it up with a positive result against Fulham today. Amorim's side also travel to face Grimsby in the Carabao Cup and host Burnley at Old Trafford next Saturday before the September international break.
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Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of the match, Amorim revealed why he had selected Altay Bayindir in goal again. "It's the kind of decision that the manager has to make, try to see the game, try to imagine the next game and try to put the best players to win the game so I did that,” he said.
Andre Onana decision comes amid goalkeeper pursuit
The decision to start Andre Onana on the bench comes amid Manchester United's pursuit of Royal Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens in the final week of the summer transfer window. Ruben Amorim prioritised attacking reinforcement during the summer but would also like to improve the options he has in goal for the rest of the season.
Altay Bayindir keeps his place despite his error gifted Arsenal victory at Old Trafford on the opening weekend of the season. At full-time, Amorim insisted he was happy with the goalkeeper options he had at his disposal, but talks have stepped up for Lammens to join the club before deadline day.
It is understood that Antwerp want a €25 million package for the 23-year-old after United made an opening offer to sign him for €17m plus a further €3m in add ons. Talks have continued over the weekend, with Lammens keen to move to Old Trafford and fight for the starting role.
Lammens was left out of the Royal Antwerp squad for their 2-1 victory over KV Mechelen on Sunday afternoon as the Belgian squad looks to ensure they do not miss out on a huge windfall due to potential injury.
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