Liam Duckstein
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Fulham host Manchester United in the English Premier League on Sunday 20 September 2026, and our predicted lineups for this one are shaped as much by rotation patterns as by the team sheet itself. Neither side has settled into a fixed XI over its last six matches, and both managers have been shuffling personnel week to week. That instability is the starting point for everything below, from the shirt numbers to the bench options waiting for a chance.
Fulham Predicted XI
Álvaro Arbeloa’s Fulham are projected in a 4-3-3, the formation the coach prefers, built from the six most recent matches used for this projection. It has been a rotating side – only 5 of the projected XI started their last match – so calling any of this locked in would overstate things. Timothy Castagne has been the most consistent piece, starting five of the six matches used here, while Jonah Kusi-Asare’s inclusion up front is notable given he has not started any of them, a sign of how thin the sample is at that position.
Fulham predicted XI: Bernd Leno; Timothy Castagne, Antonee Robinson, Joachim Andersen, Calvin Bassey; Oscar Bobb, Cesar Palacios Perez, Josh King; Gonzalo García, Rodrigo Muniz, Jonah Kusi-Asare
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 6 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Bernd Leno | 4/6 | 2/3 |
| D | 21 | Timothy Castagne | 5/6 | 3/3 |
| D | 33 | Antonee Robinson | 5/6 | 3/3 |
| D | 5 | Joachim Andersen | 4/6 | 2/3 |
| D | 3 | Calvin Bassey | 4/6 | 2/3 |
| M | 14 | Oscar Bobb | 5/6 | 2/3 |
| M | 8 | Cesar Palacios Perez | 4/6 | 2/3 |
| M | 24 | Josh King | 4/6 | 2/3 |
| F | 7 | Gonzalo García | 4/6 | 2/3 |
| F | 9 | Rodrigo Muniz | 2/6 | 1/3 |
| F | 18 | Jonah Kusi-Asare | 0/6 | 0/3 |
Manchester United Predicted XI
Michael Carrick’s expected XI lines up in a 4-2-3-1, again the coach’s own preferred shape, drawn from Manchester United’s last six matches. This too has been a rotating side – only 4 of the projected XI started their last match – underlining how often the manager has changed personnel recently. Noussair Mazraoui’s three starts are the fewest in the group, while Youri Tielemans stands out at the other end, starting every one of the six matches used to build this projection.
Manchester United predicted XI: Senne Lammens; Diogo Dalot, Lisandro Martínez, Noussair Mazraoui, Harry Maguire; Youri Tielemans, Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo, Kobbie Mainoo; Matheus Cunha
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 6 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Senne Lammens | 5/6 | 2/3 |
| D | 2 | Diogo Dalot | 4/6 | 2/3 |
| D | 6 | Lisandro Martínez | 4/6 | 2/3 |
| D | 3 | Noussair Mazraoui | 3/6 | 2/3 |
| D | 5 | Harry Maguire | 4/6 | 1/3 |
| M | 18 | Youri Tielemans | 6/6 | 3/3 |
| M | 9 | Marcus Rashford | 4/6 | 2/3 |
| M | 8 | Bruno Fernandes | 5/6 | 2/3 |
| M | 19 | Bryan Mbeumo | 5/6 | 2/3 |
| M | 37 | Kobbie Mainoo | 4/6 | 2/3 |
| F | 10 | Matheus Cunha | 5/6 | 2/3 |
Team News: Who Is Out
Kenny Tete and Tom Cairney are out injured, which thins Fulham’s defensive and midfield depth respectively going into this one. Of the bench options, Alex Iwobi has the most recent starts and looks best placed to come into the side if changes are needed.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenny Tete | D | injured | Concussion |
| Tom Cairney | M | injured | Jumpers knee |
Matthijs De Ligt, Amad Diallo, Tom Heaton, Manuel Ugarte and Carlos Baleba are out injured for Manchester United, spreading the impact across goalkeeping cover, defence, midfield and the forward line. Patrick Dorgu has three starts among the bench group and is the likeliest option to step in.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthijs De Ligt | D | injured | Back Injury |
| Amad Diallo | F | injured | Wound |
| Tom Heaton | G | injured | Wound |
| Manuel Ugarte | M | injured | Jumpers knee |
| Carlos Baleba | M | injured | Sprained ankle |
How These Line-ups Were Picked
Each predicted lineup here is built from that team’s last six matches, with more recent games weighted more heavily than older ones so current form carries more say than results from weeks ago. Any player confirmed injured or suspended has been removed from selection entirely before the XI is built. This is a projection, not confirmation, and it can and will change once the official team news lands closer to kickoff.
Read also: Fulham vs Manchester United Prediction: 20.09.2026 English Premier League
FAQ
What formation are Fulham and Manchester United expected to use?
Fulham are projected in a 4-3-3 under Álvaro Arbeloa, while Manchester United’s expected XI lines up in a 4-2-3-1 under Michael Carrick.
Who is predicted to start in goal for Fulham vs Manchester United?
Bernd Leno is projected in goal for Fulham, with Senne Lammens expected to start for Manchester United.
Who is unavailable for Fulham vs Manchester United?
Fulham are without Kenny Tete and Tom Cairney through injury, while Manchester United are missing Matthijs De Ligt, Amad Diallo, Tom Heaton, Manuel Ugarte and Carlos Baleba, all out injured.
When do Fulham play Manchester United?
The match kicks off on Sunday 20 September 2026 in the English Premier League.