Manchester United vs Fulham Live Stream – FA Cup Match Preview (02.03.25)

📅 Date: Sunday, March 2, 2025
🕒 Kick-off: 19:30 UTC+3
🏟️ Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
🏆 Competition: FA Cup (Quarterfinals)

Manchester United hosts Fulham at Old Trafford in a crucial FA Cup quarterfinal clash. Erik ten Hag’s team is looking to secure a spot in the semifinals, while Fulham will hope to pull off a cup upset.

Team Form and Cup Performance

• Manchester United: The Red Devils have been strong in the FA Cup, with their mix of youth and experience making them favorites to progress.
• Fulham: Marco Silva’s side has been resilient in the tournament and will look to frustrate United while capitalizing on counter-attacks.

Key Players to Watch

• Manchester United:
  • Bruno Fernandes: The Portuguese playmaker will be crucial in unlocking Fulham’s defense.
  • Marcus Rashford: His pace and finishing ability make him a major threat.
  • Casemiro: The experienced midfielder will control the tempo and break up opposition attacks.
• Fulham:
  • Raúl Jiménez: The striker will be key in Fulham’s attacking play.
  • João Palhinha: The defensive midfielder will play a key role in disrupting United’s play.
  • Bernd Leno: The goalkeeper will need to be in top form to keep Fulham in the game.

Tactical Approaches

• Manchester United (Erik ten Hag):
  • Will look to dominate possession and press high up the pitch.
  • Using Rashford’s pace on the break to stretch Fulham’s defense.
  • Creating overloads in midfield to control the tempo of the match.
• Fulham (Marco Silva):
  • Will play a compact defensive shape and rely on counter-attacks.
  • Targeting set-pieces as a key attacking weapon.
  • Using width through the full-backs to create attacking opportunities.

Betting Tips

1. Manchester United to Win – Their home advantage makes them favorites.
2. Both Teams to Score (BTTS) – Fulham has attacking threats to trouble United.
3. Bruno Fernandes to Score Anytime – The midfielder is a key penalty taker and playmaker.

Prediction

• Manchester United 2-1 Fulham – A tight contest, but United’s quality should see them through.