Marco Silva's career resurgence on the touchline is directly attributed to his success with Fulham, writes Anujith Vijayakumar.

Coming off a monumental victory over Manchester United, the Cottagers look to make a statement at home.

Fulham use a strict 4-2-3-1 in possession and a fluid 4-5-1 out of it. However, their best moments are in transition.

Full-backs Antonee Robinson and Timothy Castagne are entitled to make darting overlapping runs to gain numerical superiorities in the opposition's final third.

Their durability, dribbling and deliveries also provide opportunities for Rodrigo Muniz and the front line.

Calvin Bassey has cemented himself as a mainstay in Silva's team, with his solid displays at the back of the line.

The former Ajax centre-half’s athletic ability combined with his physicality makes him a tough defender to beat in one-on-one scenarios.

He also excels aerially, outmuscling his opponents and reading the game, enabling him to make tackles in a timely fashion.

Harrison Reed and Sasa Lukic had a fine all-round display at Manchester United.

The pair can stay compact, close down players between the lines, progress and carry the ball centrally, and cover ample amounts of space to start attacks as well as stop them rapidly.

Andreas Periera and Alexander Iwobi have proven to be the heartbeat of this Fulham side.

The Nigerian and Brazilian pairing attract opponents to them with their technical prowess.

Iwobi's versatility means he can be a threatening figure from either flank and centrally in midfield provided the team needs it.

The former Arsenal man had a stellar finish to seal the game for Fulham against United last week.

Fulham drew 1-1 at the Amex earlier in the season with Joao Palhinha firing a fine equaliser.

He is out through suspension this time while Raul Jimenez is out injured