- United will look to return to winning ways in the league when they visit Fulham
- Here is why their next game has been moved to an unusual kick-off time
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Manchester United will look to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they visit Craven Cottage to take on Fulham this Sunday.
Their previous Premier League match at home to Brighton saw them fall to a 3-1 defeat, after which manager Ruben Amorim called his side ‘maybe the worst in the history of Manchester United’.
Amorim came out with the alarming comment after United suffered a seventh defeat in 15 games under their new head coach.
The 39-year-old also damaged a TV in the dressing-room during a post-match rant at Old Trafford.
So, why has their next game been moved to an unusual kick-off time and will it still be broadcast on TV as a result?
Read on below for everything you need to know about Manchester United’s trip to Fulham, including how to follow the match.
Manchester United will look to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they visit Craven Cottage to take on Fulham this Sunday
But why has their next game been moved to an unusual kick-off time and will it still be broadcast on TV as a result?
What time is Fulham vs Manchester United?
The Premier League clash between Fulham and Manchester United will kick off at 7pm on Sunday January 26 at Craven Cottage.
It marks their first domestic outing since their loss at home to Brighton last weekend – which leaves them sitting in 13th place in the Premier League ahead of kick off.
While United fans will be used to seeing their team kick off at 2pm or 4:30pm on a Sunday, their upcoming trip to south-west London will be played at 7pm on Sunday evening.
Why is Fulham vs Manchester United at 7pm?
The match was originally scheduled to kick off on the same day, but at the earlier time of 12:30pm, as it was selected by TNT Sports to be shown live by the provider.
However, the Red Devils playing in such a slot would not have allowed them sufficient time to rest and recover time after their Europa League tie against Rangers.
While an alternative time of 12pm on Sunday was reportedly proposed, United the Red Devils rejected playing earlier on in the day as they wanted as close to 72 hours rest as would be possible in the circumstances.
Fortunately for them, their wish was granted, with the game subsequently pushed back to Sunday evening to avoid TNT Sports’ coverage clashing with Sky Sports’ Sunday games earlier on in the day.
Where to watch
TNT Sports have exclusive broadcasting rights to this game in the UK, with the game set to be shown on on TNT Sports 1.
Here on Mail Sport, we will be providing live updates to keep you up to date with the key moments from the contest.
