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Manchester United vs Fulham – follow our live stream of Premier League latest updates

Follow the latest from the Premier League clash at Old Trafford

Kishan Vaghela,Harry Latham-Coyle
Saturday 08 December 2018 13:19 GMT
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Manchester United 2018/19 Premier League profile

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Manchester United will be looking for their first league win in four games when they entertain bottom club Fulham.

Jose Mourinho’s team have drawn their past three Premier League games, including 2-2 draws against both Southampton and Arsenal in the past week.

Claudio Ranieri’s side meanwhile remain rooted to the bottom of the table but are just one point off Huddersfield Town in 17th and they will therefore hope to snatch something from Old Trafford. Follow our live stream of latest updates below.

What time does it start?

Manchester United vs Fulham kicks off at 3pm (GMT)

Where can I watch it?

The match will not be shown live on TV or online in the UK.

Independent Sport will keep you up to date with all the goals as they fly in via our live blog.

Highlights will be shown at 10:30pm on BBC One.

Player to watch

Jesse Lingard: The 25-year-old only managed his first goal of the season in Manchester United’s draw with Arsenal, but it seems that the England international could be hitting some form ahead of the packed Christmas schedule after a frustrating start to the season. He provided some much-needed energy through the middle in midweek and his substitution took the spark out of the hosts' attacks. Pace will be vital for United if they are to turn these draws into victories, and Lingard will be key to that.

Form guide

Manchester United: WLDWDD

Fulham: LLLWLD

Odds

Manchester United to win: 33/100

Fulham to win: 9/1

Draw: 17/4

Good morning and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of today's 3pm Premier League games, with a busy day of action featuring five afternoon matches as part of an eight-game programme.

Once Bournemouth vs Liverpool has wrapped up in the day's early match - which you can follow live here - the action moves north as Arsenal host Huddersfield at the Emirates looking to record a 21st consecutive unbeaten result. Manchester United are also in action at 3pm as they welcome Claudio Ranieri's Fulham to Old Trafford, with Jose Mourinho's side in desperate need of a win after four league games without victory.

Burnley will look to try and climb out of the relegation zone as they face Brighton at Turf Moor, while Cardiff will take on a Southampton side being guided by new manager Ralph Hasenhuttl for the first time. Finally, West Ham and Crystal Palace collide in a derby at the London Stadium, before the day's late games take centre stage.

At 5:30pm, we head to Stamford Bridge for the big game of the day as Chelsea face Premier League leaders Manchester City, while the night-time kick-off between Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur gets underway at 7:45pm.

Jack de Menezes8 December 2018 11:17

Afternoon all.

Liverpool have just secured a 4-0 victory at the Vitality Stadium and go top of the table, and we now turn to this afternoon's 3pm fixtures.

There's about half-an-hour until kick off, and five intriguing affairs to keep us company, so let's get to all the team news...

Harry Latham-Coyle8 December 2018 14:32

TEAM NEWS - Arsenal vs Huddersfield

Harry Latham-Coyle8 December 2018 14:33

TEAM NEWS - Burnley vs Brighton

Harry Latham-Coyle8 December 2018 14:33

TEAM NEWS - Cardiff vs Southampton

Harry Latham-Coyle8 December 2018 14:34

TEAM NEWS - Manchester United vs Fulham

Harry Latham-Coyle8 December 2018 14:35

TEAM NEWS - West Ham vs Crystal Palace

Harry Latham-Coyle8 December 2018 14:36

Got all of that?

Good, good.

Let's pick out a few bits of key news.

Laurent Koscielny is back in the Arsenal squad as they seek a 21st consecutive game unbeaten...

Harry Latham-Coyle8 December 2018 14:40

Ralph Hasenhuttl has picked his first team since taking charge of Southampton on Thursday, with Oriol Romeu and Jan Bednarek earning opportunities from the start. The two were rather cast aside lately under predecessor Mark Hughes, but Hasenhuttl has trusted them to do the job in what could be a huge game at the bottom against Cardiff.

Harry Latham-Coyle8 December 2018 14:42

No Paul Pogba yet again for Manchester United, though Romelu Lukaku does return to the starting eleven. It seems Jose Mourinho has ditched the three-at-the-back he played both last weekend and against Arsenal in midweek.

Harry Latham-Coyle8 December 2018 14:44

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