Gameweek 5 closes with Fulham hosting Manchester United at Craven Cottage on Sunday 20 September 2026 (16:30 BST). Fulham held Liverpool 0–0 at Anfield in GW4 — a disciplined away performance — while United lost 0–1 to Manchester City at Old Trafford in the derby. Smith Rowe and Muniz face Bruno Fernandes (29 FPL points) in the GW5 finale.
Fulham: what changed
Marco Silva's Fulham earned a credible 0–0 at Anfield in GW4 with a compact defensive display. Smith Rowe and Muniz carry the attacking threat at Craven Cottage; home form has been solid under Silva, and United arrive with confidence low after the derby defeat.
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Manchester United: what changed
Ruben Amorim's United travel south after the 0–1 home defeat to City in GW4. Bruno Fernandes (29 FPL points) remains the premium pick; Sesko and Amad supply pace on the counter, but away at Fulham on the back of a derby loss is a tricky end to the gameweek.
2026/27 so far
- Fulham are 18th in the 2026/27 table on 1 points (4 scored, 7 conceded) through GW4.
- Last time out (GW4): Fulham 0–0 Liverpool (away).
- Fulham's top FPL asset: King (22 pts, £5.5m, 1.5% owned).
- Fulham's 0–0 at Anfield in GW4 was one of two clean sheets Liverpool conceded all season (along with GW1).
- Manchester United sit 13th on 4 points after the 0–1 home derby loss to City — Bruno Fernandes (29 pts) remains their top FPL asset.
- Fulham have taken 1 point from four games (19th) but scored four times at home in a 4–6 defeat to Brighton in GW2.
- Manchester United sit 13th on 4 points with a 7-7 goal record after GW4.
- Manchester United's leading FPL scorer: B.Fernandes (29 pts at £12.0m).
Key battle
Fulham's technical build-up through Smith Rowe vs United's direct transitions via Bruno — the 16:30 slot often produces goals, and both sides need points after contrasting GW4 results.
Head-to-head record
Fulham took a point at Old Trafford last season; Craven Cottage has been a difficult venue for United in recent years.
Fantasy angle
- Bruno Fernandes (Man United, MID): 29 FPL points — premium pick despite GW4 derby defeat.
- Emile Smith Rowe (Fulham, MID): creative hub at home after the GW4 Anfield draw.
- Joshua Zirkzee (Man United, FWD): focal striker if United break the deadlock.
- Raúl Jiménez (Fulham, FWD): home focal striker at Craven Cottage.
- Predictor: Fulham 1–2 Manchester United.
Verdict
United's quality tells on the road despite the GW4 setback. Prediction: Fulham 1–2 Manchester United.