Manchester United are out to continue their thrilling start to life under Michael Carrick against Fulham this afternoon.
A wonderful derby victory over Manchester City was followed by a huge win on the road against Arsenal last time out.
United were aggressive and ruthless – but the question remains whether they are capable of operating like that with consistency, against teams ready to sit back and frustrate them.
Today may go some way in telling us what the rest of Carrick’s tenure in charge might look – and show if United are really a different beast under his guidance.
Metro’s LIVE matchday blog will bring you all the build-up, confirmed team news and starting XIs, goal updates and minute-by-minute coverage.
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February 1, 2026 12:52 pm
Fulham team news
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Fulham beat Brighton in their previous Premier League outing (Picture: Getty)
Fulham XI: Leno, Castagne, Andersen, Cuenca, Robinson, Berge, Iwobi, Chukwueze, Wilson, Smith Rowe, Jimenez
Subs: Lecomte, Tete, Bassey, Sessegnon, Reed, Cairney, King, Kevin, Kusi-Asare.
February 1, 2026 12:48 pm
Manchester United team news
Arsenal v Manchester United - Premier League
Mbeumo has scored in his last two games for United (Picture: Getty)
Michael Carrick has made one change for the hosts, with Matheus Cunha – the hero against Arsenal – coming in for the injured Patrick Dorgu.
Manchester United XI: Lammens, Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw, Casemiro, Mainoo, Amad, Fernandes, Cunha, Mbeumo.
Subs: Bayindir, Heaven, Mazraoui, Yoro, Ugarte, Lacey, Sesko, Zirkzee
February 1, 2026 12:42 pm
They’re here!
Manchester United’s squad are in the building and they’re looking pretty relaxed.
Michael Carrick has worked wonders since taking over the reins from Ruben Amorim and you can see it in their faces.
After overseeing a pair of stunning victories over Manchester City and Premier League leaders Arsenal, will it be a third win from three for the former England midfielder?
February 1, 2026 12:40 pm
A moment for this guy today…
Anyone else feeling stressed on behalf of The United Strand today. No? Just us?
The barnet is looking wild but there is some light at the end of the tunnel for poor Frank.
Can the Red Devils get it over the line for him today?
February 1, 2026 12:35 pm
Good afternoon!
Arsenal v Manchester United - Premier League
Michael Carrick is looking to make it three wins from three (Picture: Getty)
A very warm welcome ahead of what promises to be an intriguing day of action and drama in the Premier League.
We were treated to a total of 18 goals across five matches yesterday… will it be more of the same today?
Here, we’ll be providing live coverage of Manchester United’s clash with Fulham. Will Michael Carrick’s dream start as interim manager continue?
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