Newcastle United's top-four chase gets a visit from a Fulham side seeking to restore their European hopes at St. James' Park on Saturday.
This was just the second time Marco Silva's side failed to score at home in the league this season (0-0 vs Southampton in December).
While it was an afternoon which delivered plenty of negatives for Forest, the creativity of Anthony Elanga should have seen him have some form of goal involvement. The winger created a season-high five chances for teammates, extending his run of at least one chance to five games.
MANCHESTER UNITED are taking on Fulham in a crunch Premier League clash RIGHT NOW – and are again struggling to create chances. United head into the clash on the back of a dramatic victory
Football Insider has learned that Southampton forward Dom Ballard has agreed to join League One side Cambridge United on loan.
“Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has backtracked a bit after calling his team "maybe the worst" United side ever when they lost to Brighton, claiming he was speaking more about himself. “I don't think that was a smart move, no matter what he meant by it. I like Amorim but being overly emotional is not going to help his cause.
Goalkeeper Andre Onana is expected to return to the lineup, as is Harry Maguire, Kobbie Mainoo, and Manuel Ugarte . Rasmus Hojlund may replace Joshua Zirkzee as Amorim tries to get one of his strikers in goal-scoring form, but the latter's recent good hold-up play will likely see him keep his place.
Manchester United are still struggling to get into the top half of the Premier League table and face a Fulham side sitting in 10th.
Midtable Fulham will host Manchester United at Craven Cottage on Sunday. Marco Silva’s team find themselves in the rare position of starting a match against the Red Devils as the betting
United’s best player, Bruno Fernandes could be in warmer climes with sand between his toes rather than battle the snarling fogs that bite around Old Trafford.
Newcastle United look set to sanction the departure of Miguel Almiron, whilst another squad player has been linked with a move away from the club.
The 28-year-old avoided a booking against Southampton at the weekend, but former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher believes that he ‘got lucky’ that referee Sam Barrott didn’t reach into his pocket. The incident in question came just before half-time when Joelinton caught Saints striker Paul Onuachu on the ankle with a late tackle.