The influential Brazilian midfielder was sent off for the second time this season during last week’s frustrating goalless Premier League clash with relegation contenders Southampton and will now miss four crucial games for Erik ten Hag’s side. Marcel Sabitzer and Scott McTominay start in midfield in his absence.
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Winger Antony missed the victory in the eighth finals of the Europa League against Real Betis on Thursday evening due to illness, but is sitting on the bench here. Anthony Martial is unavailable despite returning to training after hip problems.
Christian Eriksen and Donny van de Beek are both long-term absent from United, while Alejandro Garnacho has also been sidelined for several weeks with an ankle injury. Jadon Sancho gets the starting nod.
Confirmed team news
Manchester United XI: DeGea; Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Sabitzer, McTominay, Fernandes; Sancho, Rashford, Weghorst
Subs: Butland, Dalot, Lindelof, Malacia, Fred, Mainoo, Pellistri, Antony, Elanga
Fulham XI: Leno, Tete, Diop, Ream, Robinson, Palhinha, Reed, Andreas, De Cordova-Reid, Mitrovic, Willian
Subs: Rodak, Tosin, Cedric, Lukic, Wilson, Cairney, Solomon, James, Vinicius
Time and date: Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 4:30 PM GMT
Location: Old Trafford