Bournemouth are out to extend their unbeaten English Premier League run when they host Manchester United on Friday evening.
The Cherries come into the game in 10th place with 41 points and are unbeaten in their last 10 league games. Their most recent outing was a barren draw away at Burnley.
The last four Bournemouth games have resulted in draws – conceding just one goal in that run.
They host a Man United side who are coming off a morale-boosting 3-1 win against Aston Villa, lifting them into third place with 54 points. Another victory here will ensure they finish the weekend in the top three.
With a spot in next season’s Champions League at stake for the Red Devils, they are expected to throw all their attacking options at Bournemouth – seeking a second consecutive win.
Will Bournemouth extend their unbeaten run against Michael Carrick’s charges, or can United keep up the top four pace with yet another win here? We have a look at both teams as we offer our predicted outcome.
What time does Bournemouth vs Man United start?
The game kicks off at 11PM E.A.T
Bournemouth vs Man United team news
The hosts remain without Justin Kluivert, Lewis Cook and Tyler Adams who are all out injured.
Marcus Tavernier and Evanilson are expected to retain their places in the attacking line, as well as David Brooks who is the most in-form Cherries player.
The rest of the side will remain unchanged from their draw at Burnley.
Meanwhile, United are still without Patrick Dorgu and Lisandro Martinez through injury. Lenny Yoro and Harry Maguire will retain their centre back pairing.
Bruno Fernandes is only four assists away from the Premier League record and will be the main man in the midfield, alongside Casemiro and Kobie Mainoo.
The forward pairing of Bryan Mbeumo and Matteus Cunha will start up front for United.
Bournemouth vs Man United head-to-head and current form
The reverse fixture resulted in a thrilling 4-4 draw at Old Trafford last December. Eli Junior Kroupi scored a brace for the visiting Bournemouth, while there were four different scorers for United.
The Cherries have won twice in their last five head-to-head encounters against United, with another two resulting in a stalemate.
Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last five matches but have only managed one win in that run. Meanwhile, United have lost once and won three of their last five games.
Current form:
Bournemouth – DDDDW
Man United – WLWWD
Bournemouth vs Man United previous games
Bournemouth vs Man United prediction
The hosts current run of form is definitely something that United need to be wary about, and Bournemouth are expected to at least get a goal in the game.
Goals are a constant in this fixture historically and the same can be expected in this match.
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