Sunday 016 Premier League second round: Fulham plays against Manchester United at home

At 23:30 on August 24, the second round of the 2025-26 Premier League will usher in a focus battle. Fulham will sit at home Craven Farm Stadium and face Manchester United. In the first round of the game, the two teams performed differently, and this showdown was undoubtedly full of suspense and highlights.

Fulham showed tenacious resilience in the first round away game to challenge Brighton. After the opening, Fulham's defense was under considerable pressure against Brighton's strong attack. But the team did not panic, and gradually stabilized the situation through a solid defensive formation and active fighting. During the defensive counterattack, the players cooperated tacitly and used their opponents' offense to push their backs, creating many threatening offensive opportunities. The team's tactical execution is very good. The winger's breakthrough, midfield pass and forward running have caused trouble for Brighton's defense. In the new season, Fulham's lineup has remained basically stable, and the cooperation between the players has become more tacit. However, the team still needs to pay attention to details on the defensive end to avoid unnecessary mistakes. Home play has always been Fulham's advantage, and enthusiastic home fans will provide strong spiritual support to the team and inspire players to do their best on the court.

Manchester United lost in the first round home game against Arsenal, but the team's performance on the court was remarkable. Throughout the game, Manchester United has a high ball possession rate, and the midfielders control the rhythm of the game through delicate passes and active running. On the offensive end, the players actively create opportunities and threatened Arsenal's goal many times. The addition of new players has brought new vitality to the team, and the cooperation with the old players is gradually getting closer. However, the team still has some problems on the defensive end. Faced with Arsenal's sharp offense, there will be occasionally loopholes in the defense line. In this game, Manchester United needs to strengthen its defensive stability and give full play to its advantages on the offensive end.

Recalling the past confrontations between the two teams, the game scene is often very intense. Manchester United has a certain advantage in overall strength, but Fulham is by no means a weak team. They often cause trouble for Manchester United when playing at home.

In this game, Fulham hopes to score points on Manchester United with the help of his home advantage and the resilience he showed in the first round; Manchester United is eager to prove himself away and start the journey of the new season with a victory. Who can laugh to the end in this focus battle? Let us look forward to the wonderful performances of the two teams on the field together. More parses I put it below