Fulham XI vs Sunderland – Predicted lineup and team news
Fulham travel to the Stadium of Light on Sunday looking for a first win under new head coach Alvaro Arbeloa, having lost the west London derby to Chelsea before beating AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cu...
Fulham is set to face Sunderland in a Premier League match at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, 30 August 2026. New head coach Alvaro Arbeloa aims to secure the team's first win since taking charge, following a loss to Chelsea in the previous derby and a recent victory over AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup. Arbeloa anticipates a challenging opponent in Sunderland, describing them as "a European team" who had a successful season last year.
However, the Cottagers boast a strong recent record in this fixture, having lost only once in their last five encounters.
Team news reveals that Tom Cairney will miss the match due to knee surgery and is expected to return after the September international break. Luc De Fougerolles is a doubt after suffering an injury during Thursday's win over Wimbledon, with Arbeloa stating that it is "the same" as last week's issue. Joachim Andersen, who completed a three-match suspension from last season, is available to start alongside Calvin Bassey in the center-back position if De Fougerolles is not fit to play.
Gonzalo García, who has made an immediate impact with two goals in his first two appearances, continues to lead the attack. Coach Arbeloa praised the Real Madrid signing, highlighting his winning mentality, ambition, and quality.
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