Fulham vs Man Utd: 2-3 away win tipped as both attacks set for a five-goal thriller

Fulham welcome Manchester United to Craven Cottage on Sunday at 4.30pm, live on Sky Sports, with the visitors desperate for a positive result before the international break. Our top tipster Lewis Jones, aka Jones Knows, expects goals and a 2-3 United win.

  • Fixture: Fulham vs Manchester United
  • Date & time: Sunday, 4.30pm
  • Venue: Craven Cottage
  • Competition: Premier League
  • Broadcast: Live on Sky Sports
  • Tip: Both teams to score and Josh King to have one or more shots on target at 11/8 with Sky Bet
  • Score prediction: 2-3

Jones Knows' betting insight

Lewis Jones, aka Jones Knows, has provided his analysis and betting insight ahead of Sunday's clash between Fulham and Manchester United. He believes the game at Craven Cottage will be an open affair and has identified a goals-based angle as the most appealing market.

The numbers

  • Fulham and Manchester United have the joint-most touches in the opposition box in the Premier League this season, with 139 each.
  • No player has touched the ball more in the opposition box than Josh King, who has 30 such touches this season.
  • Josh King has scored twice from 11 shots, with five of those efforts finding the target.
  • Manchester United have won just one of their opening four league games.
  • United threw away a 2-0 lead against Brighton in midweek.
  • The odds on an away win are Evens.
  • Both teams to score and Josh King to have one or more shots on target is priced at 11/8 with Sky Bet.

Why Man Utd's attacking intent makes the goals market so appealing

Michael Carrick is already finding himself in the familiar cycle that has engulfed Manchester United managers in recent seasons. Another poor result before the extended international break would not be ideal for him. United have won just one of their opening four league games and then threw away a 2-0 lead against Brighton in midweek.

The Evens about an away win is tempting, particularly because Fulham will make this an open game. That should suit United's attacking players. Jones Knows is more interested in a goals-based angle, and the data backs it up. These two sides have had the joint-most touches in the opposition box in the Premier League this season, with 139 each — a useful indicator of the attacking intent we could see at Craven Cottage.

Josh King stands out. No player has touched the ball more in the opposition box than him, with 30 such touches this season. He has also scored twice from 11 shots, with five of those efforts finding the target. That makes the 11/8 with Sky Bet for both teams to score and King to have one or more shots on target particularly appealing.

Talking points

  • United's defensive fragility: throwing away a 2-0 lead at Brighton shows a soft underbelly that Fulham's open style can exploit at the Cottage.
  • Josh King's output: 30 box touches is elite, but two goals from 11 shots suggests he should be more clinical — a big performance is due.
  • Carrick's future: a second defeat in five league games would turn the international break into a pressure cooker.
  • Craven Cottage factor: Fulham are happy to trade blows, making a high-scoring game far more likely than a cagey affair.

What happens next

The match kicks off at 4.30pm on Sunday, live on Sky Sports. A positive result is crucial for Michael Carrick before the extended international break. Fulham will look to capitalise on United's shaky start and move further clear of early-season trouble. The odds currently favour an away win at Evens, but the smart money according to Jones Knows is on goals.

Frequently asked questions

What time is Fulham vs Manchester United?

Fulham vs Manchester United kicks off at 4.30pm on Sunday, live on Sky Sports.

What is the predicted score for Fulham vs Man Utd?

Jones Knows predicts a 2-3 away win for Manchester United.

Who is Josh King and why is he tipped?

Josh King has had 30 touches in the opposition box this season, the most in the Premier League, and is tipped for one or more shots on target.

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