Ruben Amorim will be keen to start his first season as Manchester United manager with a trophy. The Red Devils are set to face Fulham at Old Trafford in the FA Cup fifth round on Sunday afternoon, and it’s anticipated to be an exhilarating match.
The Cottagers found their form again on Tuesday night, securing a 2-1 win against Wolves, while Harry Maguire led United to a 3-2 victory over Ipswich Town the following evening. Amorim achieved victory over Marco Silva when they met last month.
Lisandro Martinez opened the scoring in the last 15 minutes at Craven Cottage, earning three vital points. With Fulham looking to take their revenge, the Manchester Evening News has compiled everything you should know about this weekend’s FA Cup encounter.
When does United vs Fulham
The match between United and Fulham is scheduled to start at 4:30pm (GMT) at Old Trafford on Sunday, March 2. If there are no prolonged stoppages in the game, the match is expected to conclude around 6:30pm.
How to watch
You can watch the game live on BBC One from 4pm. FA Cup games have been split between the BBC and ITV this season.
FA Cup rules explained
Should the match between United and Fulham end in a draw at the end of regulation time, extra time will be played, followed by a penalty shootout if necessary. Additionally, a Video Assistant Referee will be present.
Who are the Referees
Stuart Attwell has been appointed as the referee for United’s match against Fulham on Sunday, alongside assistants Adrian Holmes and Simon Long. Darren Bond will serve as the fourth official. Thomas Bramall will oversee the VAR, with Andrew Kitchen assisting him and Michael Salisbury providing support.