Determined Amorim aiming to sustain Arsenal-match performance standards

Fulham and Manchester United are set to lock horns in the upcoming Premier League match, with the Red Devils aiming to extend their impressive record against the London side.

Bernd Leno, who joined Fulham as a backup goalkeeper during the transfer window, will be tasked with stopping the onslaught of Manchester United's attack. The German shot-stopper will have his work cut out for him, given that United have won each of their last eight Premier League away games against Fulham, with the last victory coming in February 2024.

Manchester United have won just three of their last 23 Premier League away games against London sides, but all three victories have come against Fulham. This statistic will give Fulham a sense of urgency as they look to break the streak and secure a much-needed win.

Fulham have struggled in recent times, winning just one of their last 19 Premier League games against United (D3 L15). However, they managed to rescue a late point in their opener against Brighton, with Rodrigo Muniz scoring a 97th-minute goal. The young Brazilian forward will be a player to watch for Fulham in their upcoming matches.

Marco Silva, Fulham's head coach, has expressed dissatisfaction with the club's transfer activity and is concerned about the squad's depth, particularly with Alex Iwobi expected to be out for seven to eight games due to the Africa Cup of Nations. Ruben Amorim, the head coach of Manchester United, has urged his players to maintain their performance levels for the rest of the season.

According to Opta, Fulham have a 30.4% chance of winning, a draw is predicted at 25.5%, and Manchester United have a 44.1% chance of winning. However, statistics often take a back seat in the heat of the game, and anything can happen on the pitch.

Ruben Amorim believes that Fulham will present a tough challenge due to their clear identity and Marco Silva's strategic capabilities. The Portuguese coach has never previously lost four consecutive home league games in his entire managerial career, and he will be determined to avoid that record against Manchester United.

In their match against Arsenal, Manchester United produced 1.52 expected goals (xG) compared to Arsenal's 1.31. Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Patrick Dorgu were the standout performers for Manchester United in that match. If they can replicate their performance against Fulham, they could extend their winning streak against the London side.

As the two teams prepare to face off, it promises to be an exciting match with high stakes for both sides. Fulham will be looking to break their losing streak against United, while Manchester United will be aiming to extend their impressive record against the London side. Only time will tell who will come out on top.