Old Trafford will host the opening game of the 2024-25 Premier League season, as Manchester United play Fulham on Friday.
Erik ten Hag's charges kicked off their season with a FA Community Shield final loss to cross-city rivals Manchester City. The Red Devils will aim to improve on a poor season last time out.
On the other hand, Fulham will also be looking to elevate their performance after a 13th-placed league finish last term.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
How to watch Manchester United vs Fulham online - TV channels & live streams
In the U.S. the game will be shown live on the USA Network. Spanish language commentary is also available on UNIVERSO. Both of these channels are available on the streaming service Fubo, as well as other options including Sling TV and DirecTV Stream.
Like Fubo, DirecTV Stream also offers a free trial to customers can try out their service before committing long-term.
Check out GOAL's Live Match Centre for updates.
How to listen to live play-by-play commentary
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Manchester United vs Fulham kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | August 16, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 3pm ET / 12pm PT |
| Venue: | Old Trafford |
The Premier League match between Manchester United and Fulham will be played at the Old Trafford Stadium in Old Trafford, Manchester, England.
It will kick off at 8 pm BST on Friday, August 16, in the United Kingdom (UK).
Team news & squads
Manchester United team news
Erik Ten Hag has announced his first starting eleven of the Premier League campaign with just one debutant from their summer signings.
Mazraoui comes in at right back, with De Ligt and Zirkzee both named among the seven substitutes.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Bayindir, Onana, Heaton |
| Defenders: | Mazraoui, De Ligt, Maguire, Martínez, Evans, Dalot, Evans, Amass |
| Midfielders: | Mount, Fernandes, Eriksen, Casemiro, Pellistri, Mainoo, McTominay, Collyer, Gore, Mejbri |
| Forwards: | Rashford, Zirkzee, Amad, Garnacho, Antony, Sancho, Wheatley |
Fulham team news
Fulham, meanwhile, have big money summer signing Emile Smith Rowe among their starting players.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Leno, Benda |
| Defenders: | Tete, Bassey, Cuenca, Castagne, Diop, Robinson, Mbabu |
| Midfielders: | Reed, Wilson, Cairney, Iwobi, Pereira, Lukic, Sessegnon, Smith Rowe |
| Forwards: | Jimenez, Muniz, Traore, Stansfield, Vinicius |
Head-to-Head Record
The following is the head-to-head record of the last five meetings between Manchester United and Fulham across all competitions.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2024 | Manchester United 1-2 Fulham | Premier League |
| November 4, 2023 | Fulham 0-1 Manchester United | Premier League |
| May 28, 2023 | Manchester United 2-1 Fulham | Premier League |
| March 19, 2023 | Manchester United 3-1 Fulham | FA Cup |
| November 13, 2022 | Fulham 1-2 Manchester United | Premier League |