Fulham v Man United LIVE: Michael Carrick under pressure ahead of crucial Premier League clash

Fulham host Manchester United in the Premier League with Michael Carrick under pressure for the first time since taking charge.

A dismal week for United went from bad to worse as they crashed out of the Carabao Cup at home to Brighton, just days their controversial Manchester derby defeat at Old Trafford.

With a three-week international break around the corner, Carrick could do with a win at Craven Cottage to lift the mood, but another defeat could also increase the scrutiny around his position.

Fulham earned their first point of the season under Alvaro Arbeloa at Anfield last weekend and then knocked West Ham out of the Carabao Cup in midweek. But the Cottagers come into this afternoon’s fixture bottom of the table and with Arbeloa also desperate for a win to change the narrative ahead of the international window.

How to watch the game

Today’s late Premier League kick off with be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League with coverage beginning at 4pm.

Sky subscribers can also stream this game live on the Sky Go app and website.

If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.

Mike Jones20 September 2026 13:07

Good afternoon!

Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of today’s Premier League action as Manchester United travel to Fulham with their manager under pressure.

Michael Carrick’s team have had a bad week following the loss to Man City in the league and then their exit from the Carabao Cup despite being two goals up against Brighton.

Still, the week can end on a high note if they defeat Fulham away from home and propel themselves up the table.

The Cottagers are bottom of the table and their own boss, Alvaro Arbeloa, is under pressure himself to turn around their fortunes. Can they do so with a strong win over Man Utd?