The 2024-5 Premier League season kicks off today with the Manchester United vs. Fulham game. Old Trafford football stadium in Stretford, England will host today's soccer showdown.
How and when to watch the Manchester United vs. Fulham game
Manchester United faces Fulham for the Premier League season open on Friday, August 16, 2024 at 3 p.m. ET (noon P.T.) The match will air on USA Network, and stream on Peacock
How to watch the Manchester United vs. Fulham game without cable
While most cable packages include USA Network, it's easy to watch Premier League matches if USA Network isn't included in your cable TV subscription, or if you don't have cable.
Manchester United host Fulham at Old Trafford on Friday to kick off the new Premier League season.
Erik ten Hag kept his job this summer, largely because of United’s surprising FA Cup victory over Manchester City at the end of last season. But it has been a decent summer so far for United, as they’ve made key signings with the future in mind (Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee) and are in the process of upgrading their injury-hit defense further. The pressure is still on ETH as INEOS have revamped the structure of football operations and now it’s all about the Dutchman getting the best out of talented youngsters and developing a clear style of play which can bring consistent performances. They played well on the break against Manchester City in the Community Shield last week but after letting in a late equalizer they lost on penalty kicks at Wembley.
Fulham have had a low-key summer with the departure of star midfielder Joao Palhinha impacting Marco Silva’s expectations for the season ahead. Tim Ream leaving has also left a leadership void, while the Cottagers have spent big on Emile Smith Rowe to give them a spark in attacking midfield as they aim to continue to consolidate themselves as a mid-table Premier League club.
How to watch Manchester United vs Fulham, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 3pm ET, Friday (August 16)
Venue: Old Trafford
TV channel: USA Network
The injury news in defense is not good, once again, for United. After a promising start new center back signing Leny Yoro suffered a foot injury during preseason and is out for several months, while Luke Shaw is out with a calf injury and both Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof are doubts. Tyrell Malacia remains out at left back and Rasmus Hojlund is out for the next few weeks after looking sharp in preseason as he scored against Arsenal in California then injured his hamstring moments later. Skipper Bruno Fernandes is back and has signed a new contract, while Marcus Rashford, Amad Diallo and Jadon Sancho have all played plenty of minutes in preseason with the latter back in the fold after sorting out his difference with Ten Hag. Alejandro Garnacho looked sharp when he came on in the Community Shield as he scored, while Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo looked good in midfield with the latter only just returning after his big summer with England.
