Adnan Januzaj could give Fulham’s old timers a nightmare at the Cottage

Adnan Janujaz

Manchester United travel to Craven Cottage this weekend as they look build on their momentum with a win against Fulham.

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Fulham

Brede Hangeland’s fitness will be the biggest concern for, Fulham boss, Martin Jol. The centre-back has played eight times for the London club so far this season, making an average of nine defensive actions per match. Clearly he is an important player for Fulham and Jol will be hoping he can return from a leg injury in time for this match.

Meanwhile Hugo Rodallega and Matt Briggs have been ruled out with groin injuries.
Manchester United

Manchester United have just two players missing through injury for this fixture. Danny Welbeck is currently suffering from a knee injury.

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Manchester United currently sit in 8th place in the Premier League, while Fulham trail four points behind in 14th.

The home side have won just two of their last five fixtures, with three points coming against Stoke and Crystal Palace. Their previous league match saw them suffer a 2-0 defeat at the hands of high-flying Southampton.

Manchester United have drawn once, and lost two of their last five Premier League appearances. This is hardly encouraging form from the defending champions. However, after coming behind against Stoke and following an impressive 4-0 victory over Norwich in the Capital One cup, assistant manager Steve Round believes the team are finally finding some form of momentum.

Players to watch

Fulham – Dimitar Berbatov
Both teams know a lot about this man, and he will be out to score against his former side in this fixture.

With just one goal to his name this season, Berbatov will be anxious to improve this total. Fulham rely on the Bulgarian striker for his goals and both the player and the club’s form usually come hand-in-hand.

Manchester United – Adnan Januzaj
The 18-year-old has been a beacon of light in United’s, so-far, unimpressive start to the Premier League season.

His two goals against Sunderland marked his establishment as a first-team player and he has continued to impress ever since.

With a take-on success rate of 69%, Januzaj brings an element of flair to the United midfield. He’s certainly an exciting player to watch, look out for him against Fulham.

Prediction:
United are finding some momentum which spells trouble for Fulham. The Red Devils have a point to prove and when all their players eventually click I’m sure the team will be a formidable force on a weekly basis.

Fulham 0-3 Manchester United