Manchester United welcome Fulham to Old Trafford on Monday December 3rd in their next Premier League fixture.

Man United will have observed how the other teams at the summit of the Premiership table perform over the weekend and could find themselves six points behind Arsenal before kick off, with the Gunners also having a game in hand to play. Chelsea could also overtake the Red Devils if they collect three points against West Ham on Saturday.

Following United's shock 1-0 defeat at Bolton, the pressure will be on Ales Ferguson's side to gain three vital points. They will be well rested after having the unusual luxury of having six days between fixtures following their match with Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League.

There should be a recall into the squad for Ronaldo, who was left out of the 16 man squad that faced Bolton Wanderers last Saturday. With the side loosing away from home, the fans were shocked to see one of their most dangerous players sitting in the stands, unavailable for action.

Carlos Tevez, who missed that glorious chance against Bolton should retain his place in the side, however strike partner Louis Saha may be moved back to the substitute's bench. His replacement in the line up could be none other than Wayne Rooney, who has been pushing himself hard to return to the side following his injury.

There should also be a place for Nemanja Vidic who missed the last match due to international commitments. Vidic and Ferdinand have a superb pairing at the heart of the defence and could be joined by Gary Neville, who has been kicking his heels waiting to get back into the side following a lengthy lay off.

Fulham under Lawrie Sanchez have proved to be a much different proposition compared to last season. At home they have been unlucky not to collect more points than they have done, but are still yet to improve their points tally away from Craven Cottage.

They enter this game having drawn four out of their last five games, the other match in that sequence was a 2-0 defeat at Anfield.

Sanchez is building a competitive side, that is dangerous on the counter attack. Upfront they boast David Healy, who recently broke the European Championship qualifying goal scoring record whilst on duty for Northern Ireland and Clinton Dempsey is beginning to work well.

Fulham are likely to employ a 4-5-1 system with Healy supported by Mohammed Karama and American international Clinon Dempsey. If required they can bring on veteran target man Shefki Kuqi, who is on loan from Crystal Palace or the quick Hameur Bouazza should he not be given a starting place in the side.

This was the opening fixture for the two teams last season with Manchester United thrashing the team that was then led by Chris Coleman 5-1. United were quick out of the blocks that game and established a 4-0 lead with only 20 minutes gone with goals from Saha, Rooney, Ronaldo and an own goal by Ian Pearce.

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