Manchester United will continue their FA Cup defense with a fifth-round clash against Premier League rivals Fulham live on Sunday, and the lineup has been confirmed.
Having eliminated Arsenal and Leicester City in previous rounds, United will now face their third successive top-flight opponent.
United have already beaten Fulham twice in the Premier League this season, with Joshua Zirkzee scoring on his debut and Lisandro Martinez netting a winner at Craven Cottage. Can they make it three in a row?
How to Watch Manchester United vs. Fulham
The match kicks off at 16:30 GMT and will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK.
MUTV will provide full pre-match coverage, including live analysis from former defenders Phil Bardsley and Wes Brown. Fans can also follow live match updates via the Manchester United App, featuring in-game stats, radio commentary, and post-match highlights.
Confirmed Lineups
Manchester United
Starting XI: Onana, De Ligt, Maguire, Yoro, Mazraoui, Ugarte, Fernandes (c), Dalot, Zirkzee, Eriksen, Hojlund
Substitutes: Graczyk, Murdock, Heaven, Lindelof, Casemiro, Garnacho, Obi
Fulham
Starting XI:
Substitutes:
Recent FA Cup Meetings
The last time United and Fulham met in the FA Cup was in March 2023, a game remembered for its chaotic ending. Fulham led before a dramatic turnaround saw Willian sent off for handling a Jadon Sancho shot, Alexander Mitrovic dismissed for his protests, and Marco Silva also receiving a red card. United capitalized, with Bruno Fernandes scoring twice in a 3-1 win.
Historically, Fulham have struggled against United in the FA Cup, with their last victory over the Red Devils coming in 1908.
Live Updates (Courtesy The Independent)
FA Cup Fifth Round Fixtures
Other FA Cup matches to watch out for this weekend:
- Friday 28 February: Aston Villa vs. Cardiff City (20:00 GMT)
- Saturday 1 March: Crystal Palace vs. Millwall (12:15 GMT), Preston North End vs. Burnley (12:15 GMT), Bournemouth vs. Wolves (15:00 GMT), Manchester City vs. Plymouth (17:45 GMT)
- Sunday 2 March: Newcastle vs. Brighton (13:45 GMT), Manchester United vs. Fulham (16:30 GMT)
- Monday 3 March: Nottingham Forest vs. Ipswich Town (19:30 GMT)
With both teams looking to progress in the competition, Sunday’s clash at Old Trafford promises to be an exciting affair. United will aim to continue their FA Cup dominance over Fulham, while the Cottagers will be eager to cause an upset. Can Amorim’s side march on to the quarter-finals, or will Fulham defy the odds?
