Manchester United vs Bournemouth: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :December 7, 2023 at 2:50 PM

Modified at :January 14, 2024 at 12:14 AM

Both teams enter into the fixture following wins in their previous league matches

Manchester United welcome AFC Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Saturday in the upcoming 2023-24 Premier League fixture. Erik ten Hag’s men recently silenced many critics with an impressive win against Chelsea. However, the Cherries also won their league fixture against Crystal Palace away from home by a 2-0 scoreline. The visitors are no pushovers and can cause an upset.

Manchester United aims to stay in the running for the top-four places and has the momentum on their side. As for the visitors, their ambitions of avoiding relegation will gain a solid boost if they secure three points at the Theatre of Dreams.

Here is what to look out for from Manchester United versus Bournemouth which has huge stakes on the line for both clubs at different extremes of the league table:

Kick-off

Saturday, 8:30 PM IST (15:00 UTC) at Old Trafford stadium on 9 December 2023.

Form

Manchester United (all competitions) – W-L-D-W-W

Bournemouth (all competitions) – W-D-W-W-L

Player to Watch

Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United)

Alejandro Garnacho is one of the most exciting young players in the Premier League. The 19-year-old scored one of the contenders for goal of the season recently against Everton with a magnificent bicycle kick. He also assisted Scott McTominay’s winning goal against Chelsea in the last outing for MUFC. The winger has made the left winger role his own, pushing Marcus Rashford out of the starting lineup. He will be a player to watch out for in the upcoming game.

Dominic Solanke (Bournemouth)

Dominic Solanke is the dangerous man in Bournemouth’s lineup who is enjoying a good season in terms of goal involvement. He is the club’s top goalscorer with seven goals in the Premier League and has an assist as well. The target man is lethal inside the box and Manchester United’s defenders must not allow him any space in it.

Match Facts

Manchester United and Arsenal are the only two teams with four wins out of the last five league matches from the top-six sides.
Bournemouth are on a four-match unbeaten streak heading into the game against the Red Devils.
Manchester United are the only team in the Premier League that has yet to play a draw.

Injury and Team News

Manchester United has players like Christian Eriksen, Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, Tyrell Malacia, Casemiro and Amad Diallo out with injuries. As for Bournemouth, players like Max Aarons, Tyler Adams, Alex Scott, and Ryan Fredericks are nursing injuries.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 20

Manchester United wins – 14

AFC Bournemouth wins – 3

Draws – 3

Predicted Lineups

Manchester United Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

AFC Bournemouth Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Neto (GK); Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez; Cook, Christie; Semenyo, Kluivert, Sinisterra; Solanke

Match Prediction for Manchester United vs Bournemouth

Manchester United will receive a huge boost from the support of the home fans at Old Trafford which may be the difference maker. The Red Devils will be hoping to replicate and build on the performance against Chelsea and dismantle Bournemouth in a professional performance. The visitors must rely on counter-attacking football and make the most of the few chances they might get.

Prediction: Manchester United 3 – 1 AFC Bournemouth

Telecast

India – Disney Hotstar, Star Sports Network

US – Peacock, Paramount+

UK – Amazon Prime Video

Nigeria – DStv Compact

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