Michael Carrick’s side arrive in London having failed to win in their last three outings across all competitions – a 2-2 draw with Everton, a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City in the derby and a Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Brighton & Hove Albion.
The string of setbacks has intensified scrutiny on Carrick, who was appointed permanently after a successful caretaker spell in the summer, and the United squad will be looking to reverse the funk that has plagued them this season.
Fulham, meanwhile, are still adapting to the methods of new boss Alvaro Arbeloa. The Cottagers have yet to register a Premier League win this term, having lost three of their four league fixtures, but they remain unbeaten in their most recent two games – a goalless draw at Liverpool and a 3-2 League Cup victory over West Ham at the London Stadium.
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage beginning at 4 p.m. BST ahead of the 4:30 p.m. kick‑off. Sky subscribers can also stream the game via the Sky Go app and website.