Manchester United will have a very important match tonight in the English Premier League. They are just one point ahead of Liverpool with one match in their hands. The Red Devils have a good chance tonight to go four points clear of Liverpool if they beat Bournemouth. Manchester United will travel to Vitality Stadium to face Bournemouth tonight.
Stats & Facts
After losing two consecutive games, Manchester United had a difficult time staying in the top four. The Red Devils lost two of their last five league games. However, Man United have returned to the winning track as they defeated Wolverhampton in their last league match. On the other hand, AFC Bournemouth have been struggling in EPL. They lost three of their previous five games. Moreover, Bournemouth lost two of their latest two league games.
Manchester United have very strong records against Bournemouth. They won only two games, while they lost eight of their last eleven games. Moreover, the Red Devils scored every time they faced Bournemouth except for their previous meeting at Vitality Stadium.
Team News
Marcus Rashford has been brilliant this season for Man United. He is the top scorer of this season for Manchester United. However, the forward has missed Man United’s last game due to injury. Although he trained the entire week, he is still in doubt. Manager Erik Ten Hag said, “Rashy, he trained the whole week but today [Yesterday] he reported he doesn’t feel well so he’s ill. We have to see how he recovers during the day and then see.”
However, Raphael Varane is fit again and ready to play tonight with Victor Lindelof in the heart of Man United’s defense. Argentine youngster Alejandro Garnacho got a goal in his return from injury. He will push Jadon Sancho for a start on the left wing. However, Lisandro Martinez, Donny Van De Beek, Scott McTominay, and Tom Heaton will miss the game due to injuries.
As for Bournemouth, they will miss the service of Antoine Semenyo Hamed Traore, Marcus Tavernier, Ryan Fredericks, and Junior Stanislas because of their injuries.
The Possible Lineup for Bournemouth:
Neto; Smith, Zabarnyi, Kelly, Vina; Ouattara, Lerma, Rothwell, Christie; Billing; Solanke
The Possible Lineup for Manchester United:
De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Lindelof, Shaw; Casemiro, Eriksen; Antony, Fernandes, Garnacho; Martial
Prediction: Bournemouth 0-2 Man United
Manchester United have no alternative than winning the match against Bournemouth. The return of Raphael Varane and Garnacho will give them a huge boost tonight. Therefore, they should win this crucial match.
Betfair Odds
Bournemouth: 6.00
Draw: 4.75
Man United: 1.47
