Manchester United spent around £200m this summer while Fulham spent about £500,000, yet the fixture appears evenly matched. Fulham benefit from continuity under Marco Silva, who became their manager in summer 2021 and is now the third longest-serving Premier League boss. Manchester United have experienced upheaval with a new forward line, broad backroom changes, and a manager unproven in English football. United struggled against mid-table teams last season, earning eight points from 42 in 14 games. One of their rare wins was at Fulham, while Fulham later took revenge in the FA Cup. Opta gives United a 44% win probability and Fulham 30%.
Afternoon everyone and welcome to a game that ought to be a mismatch. A club that has spent 200m this summer is paying a visit to a club that has spent 500,000. And yet, on paper, it's too close to call. Fulham have continuity on their side. Marco Silva, who took over as their manager in summer 2021, is now the third longest-serving manager in the Premier League.
Manchester United are more about chaos. A whole new forward line, a whole new team of chief this and chief that, and a manager who has yet to prove himself in English football. Still, Ruben Amorim has discovered the secret that has eluded everyone else: how to stay in a top job while losing left, right and centre. We are playing a great side, Silva said on Friday.
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