PREM: Manchester United v Fulham preview

Manchester United v Fulham preview

Manchester United could be without Anthony Martial when they look to end their winless run against Fulham on Saturday.

United have failed to win in their last four Premier League matches following a 2-2 midweek draw with Arsenal.

Martial scored against the Gunners but went off in the second half and will be assessed ahead of the weekend.

Reflecting on United's recent form, manager Jose Mourinho said: "The statistics, that are not fundamental, sometimes support our feelings and ideas, but sometimes contradict them. In this case confirmation was the numbers.

"My team of 10 players ran more with higher intensity to press the ball more to give difficulty to the opposition. We were fast in our transitions had that spirit, that mentality that brought our game to a good level."

Fulham drew against Leicester in midweek to make it four points from three matches under new manager Claudio Ranieri.

"We've played three good matches," said Ranieri. "We are a work in progress. I am very confident with my players.

"If you observe the three matches, we improved every match a little more, a little more. I know there is a lot of work to do but we are in a good way."

Martial, Chris Smalling and Phil Jones are among the players that could be absent for Manchester United.

The trio will be assessed on Friday, as will centre-back Eric Bailly after Wednesday's draw against Arsenal. Luke Shaw is hoping to return after missing that match with a knock and Ashley Young is back from suspension.

Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku might return to the starting line-up after being dropped to the bench against the Gunners, but Victor Lindelof (groin) and Alexis Sanchez (hamstring) are out.

Fulham expect to have Kevin McDonald and Floyd Ayite available. McDonald and Ayite have made good progress in their attempts to recover from respective hamstring and groin injuries.