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Manchester United faces Fulham amid mounting pressure on ICA

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Manchester United ~~performance and managerial~~ faces Fulham amid mounting pressure on ICA

Manchester United ~~continues to struggle at the start of the 2026/27~~ faces a critical Premier League season, having secured only four points from four matches and sitting 13th in the standings. Recent form has been marred by a Carabao Cup exit to Brighton, a derby loss to Manchester City, and a defeat to Hull City. fixture against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Manager Michael Carrick remains under significant pressure. While he has previously dismissed rumors of his potential sacking as ‘ridiculous,’ new reports suggest the club's management may already be considering five potential candidates to replace him should his tenure end. Carrick has taken responsibility for the team's recent poor form, noting that the club has lost three of its last six matches across all competitions. He has emphasized that his focus remains on achieving results rather than job security. Tactical criticism has intensified, with former striker Louis Saha describing the team’s playing style as ‘too slow and methodical.’ Selection concerns persist; pressure following a ~~lackluster performance, Matheus Cunha is expected to start as~~ difficult run of form, including a ~~makeshift center-forward, while Benjamin Sesko may be moved~~ recent Manchester derby loss to ~~the bench. The team faces~~ City and a ~~critical fixture~~ Carabao Cup exit against ~~Fulham at Craven Cottage.~~ Brighton. United ~~may receive a~~ currently sits 13th in the league with four points from four matches. The squad receives a potential boost as with the availability of Carlos Baleba, Luke Shaw, and Matthijs de ~~Ligt have traveled~~ Ligt, though their fitness for the starting lineup remains uncertain. Tactical discussions center on whether Benjamin Sesko will start as a striker and how to ~~London~~ integrate players like Matheus Cunha and ~~are awaiting fitness tests. Baleba is nearing his debut after recovering from an ankle injury, while De Ligt could return~~ Bryan Mbeumo to improve offensive output. Fulham, led by new manager Alvaro Arbeloa, is also seeking its first league win of the ~~lineup after being sidelined since November.~~ season. While the Cottagers have struggled for results, they recently secured a draw against Liverpool and a midweek cup win over West Ham. The match serves as a vital opportunity for both clubs to ~~stabilize the season~~ secure points before the upcoming international break.

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