Manchester United will be looking to build further momentum in the Premier League when they take on Fulham at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.
Since taking the reins on an interim basis, Michael Carrick has overseen impressive victories against both Manchester City and Arsenal.
Those back-to-back triumphs have propelled United into the top four of the Premier League table, and they are now unbeaten in six top-flight matches.
Riding a wave of positive momentum, United will be eager to tighten their grip on 4th place this weekend.
As for Fulham, they head north in good nick, having won five of their last eight Premier League matches, with their latest victory landing a couple of my selections.
It’s an upturn in form that has Marco Silva’s side starting the weekend sitting 7th in the Premier League standings.
How the bookies view it: Red Devils to keep on rolling
Having toppled Man City and Arsenal in each of their last two Premier League matches, it's no surprise to see Manchester United come into this clash as heavy 4/7 favourites with bet365.
Fulham are unfancied 9/2 underdogs with Betfred, while a point apiece at Old Trafford has been priced up at 10/3 with the same firm.
Head to head: Red Devils rule the roost
Manchester United lead the head-to-head against Fulham with 58 wins from 95 matches, while Fulham have won 16 and 21 games have ended all square – the most recent being this season's reverse fixture.
Players to watch: Mbeumo to make his mark?
Having made the net bulge in Manchester United's wins over both Man City and Arsenal, Bryan Mbeumo looks good value to repeat the trick this weekend at 13/10 with PaddyPower.
Harry Wilson has been Fulham's standout performer this season, scoring eight Premier League goals so far. This makes the Welshman an attractive option to register at least one shot on target at Old Trafford on Saturday at 5/6 with bet365.
Predicted line-ups
Manchester United will have to make do without Patrick Dorgu for the foreseeable future after the Danish international hobbled off during last week's dramatic 3-2 win over Arsenal. The hosts will also be unable to call upon the injured pairing of Joshua Zirkzee and Matthijs de Ligt.
As for the visitors, they too have a trio of injuries to contend with, with Kenny Tete, Rodrigo Muniz and Sasa Lukic all sidelined.
Manchester United: Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Mainoo, Casemiro; Diallo, Fernandes, Mbeumo; Cunha
Fulham: Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Cuenca, Sessegnon; Berge, Iwobi; Wilson, Smith Rowe, Chukwueze; Jimenez
Anything else catch the eye?
The 4/5 on Ladbrokes for both teams to score at Old Trafford on Sunday holds plenty of appeal.
Manchester United have the highest BTTS strike rate in the Premier League this season, with 17 of their 23 matches delivering goals at both ends.
Add to that the fact that both teams have scored in eight of Fulham's previous 11 top-flight fixtures, and the case for backing a repeat on Sunday only grows stronger.



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