Dempsey enjoyed a solid 2010 World Cup with the United States of America and will be eager to ensure such form continues as he looks to Kill the Nil at Craven Cottage. Fulham looked brighter when Dempsey entered the fray at Bolton last weekend, with the forward now hopeful of a starting berth versus United. Impressively, last term, Dempsey managed a sound return of 10 goals.

The 29-year-old Zamora looks the ideal candidate to Kill the Nil against the Red Devils after he caused Sir Alex Ferguson's side untold problems during last season's corresponding fixture. His superb haul of 19 goals in all competitions last campaign earned him England boss Fabio Capello's attention, and Zamora will be doubly determined to build on such displays.

It was the experienced Murphy who Killed the Nil for Fulham in last term's corresponding fixture as he netted in the 22nd minute. Not only does Murphy provide a goal threat, he also is the side's creative hub. Indeed, the 33-year-old has a serious eye for a defence-splitting pass as he starts attacks off from deep with his tidy distribution. United must restrict his space.

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is certain that once Rooney nets his first goal since March that the floodgates will open. And the Scot is surely right, with the England international's talent unquestionable, having scored 34 times last season. Only a foolish man would bet against Rooney not Killing the Nil on Sunday when he lines up versus Fulham at Craven Cottage.

The Bulgarian was in exciting form during United's 3-0 win over Newcastle on Monday as he Killed the Nil on 33 minutes. It is arguable that Berbatov could have finished the night with more than just the one goal, and that is surely a good sign for Ferguson, who will be hopeful that this is the season that the former Tottenham man truly demonstrates his class in the red of United.

The veteran midfielder has been in inspirational form thus far this season. Indeed, he shone in the Community Shield and then largely dictated the tempo of United's 3-0 victory over Newcastle. It is likely that Scholes will either Kill the Nil with one of his trademark strikes from distance, a timely run into the box or even via the means of an assist which bamboozles the opposition.