Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United got back to winning ways on Thursday night, defying some ticketing controversy to beat Rangers 2-1 in the Europa League.

They travel to Fulham with a ‘worst United team in history’ shaped cloud over their head, the words of Amorim after their 3-1 defeat to Brighton dominating the headlines despite the manager’s attempts to diminish them in the week.

A positive result here is key in ensuring that the good spell of form against Liverpool, Arsenal, and Southampton isn’t marked down as an anomaly, and that Amorim’s comments linger.

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They are, however, still in the minds of the pundits, who aren’t filled with confidence in United.

Chris Sutton

The BBC Sport pundit said: “I was totally gutless last week, going for Manchester United to draw with Brighton.

“I put it down to the stick I get on social media whenever I predict United will lose getting to me and clouding my judgement, and it is not going to happen again.

“My gut was telling me Brighton are a better team than United but I didn't listen. I have the same feeling about Fulham and I am not going to ignore it.

“Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has backtracked a bit after calling his team "maybe the worst" United side ever when they lost to Brighton, claiming he was speaking more about himself.

“I don't think that was a smart move, no matter what he meant by it. I like Amorim but being overly emotional is not going to help his cause.

“In terms of this game, let's get it right - Fulham are bright going forward, they are going to be bolder than United will be, and they will take the game to them.

“That scenario has suited United in the past, but the outcome of this game really depends on whether they turn up, and at the moment that feels like the toss of a coin.”

Sutton's prediction: Fulham 2-1 Manchester Evening News

Paul Merson

The Sky Sports pundit told SportsKeeda: “Nothing but a Fulham win, no I’m not joking here! It sounds crazy because we are still in an era where Manchester United dominated England. But this team isn't like that.

"They don't turn up to games like Liverpool arsenal or Manchester City. I know they did not lose to any of those three teams under Ruben Amorim. In the arsenal game Martin Odegaard missed a penalty. City shot themselves in the foot in the derby and if not, they could have lost that game to too!

"The Liverpool game is the only exception with Harry Maguire missing that golden chance to get the win. So you could say these results don't really paint the accurate picture about where Manchester United are as a football club. Amorim isn't wrong, this is one of the worst United teams. But he has to be more flexible.

"If you keep playing three at the back when you don't have the right players you will be in trouble. There's a life lesson that I follow- if you keep doing the same things and expecting different results every single time it is insanity!

"Amorim has done a good job in terms of getting rid of players he doesn't want but you also need to adapt to the league and change system when required. This rebuild will take years because they are million miles away from Liverpool and Arsenal. Manchester United are chasing the likes of Bournemouth, Brighton, Forest, and Chelsea now. I think the financial fair play rule will limit Manchester United so much.

"You just can't go and throw money around who whoever they want this there is a huge element of risk involved. They will have to operate on hope and luck when getting players more like fancy football! Take Viktor Gyokeres for example, he struggled in England and went to Sporting and became a success. That doesn't mean he will set the stage on fire if he returns now.

"I don’t think Amorim knew the size of the job he had in his hands when he first arrived. In Portugal, it’s just three big clubs fighting each other but it’s not the same here in England. This is a massive club in a massive league.

"Jim Ratcliffe must be sitting there thinking ‘what have I done buying this club?’. Manchester United are one of the most famous sports teams ever, but if they don’t start winning, they will not be in that conversation anymore. Kids who grow up watching football will now start to support Liverpool or Arsenal because no one wants to support a team that’s losing!

"Manchester United are 13th in the table for a reason and I think they will lose again.

Prediction: Fulham 3-1 Manchester United

Mark Lawrenson

The former Liverpool defender, speaking to Paddy Power said: “Fulham are difficult to beat at home, they’re a good side.

“Manchester United have been absolutely all over the place so maybe it’s time for a bit of a dull watch and some calm.”

Lawrenson's prediction: Fulham 1-1 Manchester United.