Last weekend’s 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace was disappointing for how late Fulham conceded the equalizer, but it came on the back of two-goal victories over Leicester and Southampton, as well as single-goal defeats to Manchester City, Liverpool and Aston Villa. Their statuses for the FA Cup final - Manchester United’s chance to deny rivals Manchester City a famed treble to match their own in 1999 - are very much up in the air and perhaps in doubt.ĭespite being comfortably mid-table and facing zero threat of relegation, Fulham have continued to compete (and win) until the very end. Midweek injuries to Antony and Luke Shaw will leave Ten Hag short on depth when he picks the team to face Fulham.
Online: Stream via Peacock Premium+ Watch on There have not been any complaints to GMP as things stand.How to watch Manchester United vs Fulham live, stream link and start time Kick off: 11:30 am ET, Sunday Greater Manchester Police have confirmed they are not currently looking into the matter. "If we receive any reports relating to the discriminatory chant, those will be passed on to the governing body and the perpetrators can expect to face punishment." "We have contacted Manchester United regarding the issue and will be working closely with them and The FA to ensure that it is addressed swiftly. Racist stereotypes are never acceptable in football or wider society, irrespective of any intention to show support for a player. "The lyrics used in the chant are offensive and discriminatory. Lukaku, 24, arrived from Everton in the summer in a deal that could reach £90million and has quickly become a popular figure among supporters, netting seven goals in as many games.Ī spokesperson from anti-discrimination body Kick It Out said: "Kick It Out is aware of footage of alleged racist chanting by supporters of Manchester United that emerged on Wednesday evening (13 September). Fans have meant well with their songs but let’s move on together. The official United Twitter account tweeted yesterrday: "United’s official Twitter account posted his quotes which read: “Great backing since I joined #MUFC. Lukaku, meanwhile, has urged fans to move on from the song. “I don’t think Romelu Lukaku would say it was racist.”
“Fans have sung chants for years and far worse than that in my time, though I suppose a lot of them would have never been heard because of social media. If this chant was being sang at me when I was playing, I would just laugh it off and that would be it. “For a player to hear that sung about themselves, I do think they’d think it was amusing, a bit of a laugh. I’d say it’s just a bit of fun, that’s got out of control now.
“I honestly think it’s a group of fans that have got carried away and did not expect the backlash they have got. Former United star Paul Ince has disputed the fact it’s offensive and told Paddy Power: “Personally, I don’t think the chant is racist.
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