Manchester United will likely be trying to get their very own back on Bournemouth once they travel to the Vitality Stadium this Saturday.
The Red Devils were humiliated at Old Trafford in December, losing 3-0 to the Cherries in an embarrassing defeat on their home turf.
Erik ten Hag took responsibility for that loss and he’ll now be hoping to architect some revenge as his United side aim to complete the season strongly.
It’s going to be a tricky task to beat Andoni Iraola’s side again though, as they boast some impressive form despite a setback against Luton last trip.
Bournemouth vs Man United: Champions League hope?
Despite their Champions League hopes seemingly disappearing, United can still qualify this season due to a drastic rule change.
The competition is about to undergo some major changes next campaign with no more group stage, one big table and more teams included, which implies that UEFA are prepared handy out additional places to specific countries.
As England are certainly one of two countries with the most effective UEFA co-efficient, in addition to Italy, a position as little as fifth could see clubs qualify for Europe’s elite competition.
Nonetheless, as United will struggle to complete at the same time as high as fifth – with Tottenham or Aston Villa set to learn there – they have to further depend on one other club to assist them out.
If West Ham win the Europa League this season, it might mean that one other spot in Europe’s elite competition can be freed up, which might go to the following best-placed team within the domestic league.
And if United finish the season sixth, where they currently sit, that might see them qualify for the Champions League – albeit in very specific conditions.
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- Manchester United have won 4 of their six Premier League away games against Bournemouth, losing the opposite two in December 2015 (1-2) and November 2019 (0-1).
- Bournemouth need to complete their first league double over Manchester United, following their 3-0 win at Old Trafford in December.
Bournemouth vs Man United: Team news
Bournemouth will likely be hoping that Marcus Tavernier is fit to play after being forced off against Luton with an injury.
The Cherries are set to stay without Luis Sinisterra and Ryan Fredericks but Tyler Adams, Antoine Semenyo, and Chris Mepham may all have the opportunity to play an element.
As for United, their injury woes in defence have continued with academy product Willy Kambwala having to start out against Liverpool.
Kambwala could possibly be called up again this trip with Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelof, Lisandro Martinez and Jonny Evans all unfit.
Luke Shaw and Scott McTominay also remain out but Marcus Rashford is predicted to be effective after suffering a recent knock.
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- After a run of six away games that saw them keep 4 clean sheets and concede just two goals, Manchester United have now conceded in each of their last eight on the road, shipping 17 goals in total.
- Bournemouth have won each of their last three Premier League home games – they’ve never won 4 in a row at home within the top-flight before.
Bournemouth vs Man United: What has been said?
Speaking after United’s draw with Liverpool, Ten Hag discussed whether his side’s hopes of playing within the Champions League were over.
“I do not know [if the Champions League has gone]. We are going to keep fighting,” he said.
“We’ve got seen we could, and may, have won all of the three games on this week. Brentford was our worst performance, we didn’t need to win there.
“But, in the opposite two games, should you are in a winning position and we deserved, at that moment, to be within the winning position, then it’s best to take the win and that makes the difference.
“We’ll fight for each point after which we’ll see where we’ll find yourself. It’s clear we’re far behind but we’ll fight for each point.”
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- Manchester United have dropped 15 points from winning positions within the Premier League this season, their most ever in a single campaign. They’ve led late in each of their last three, but did not win any of them (1-1 v Brentford, 3-4 v Chelsea, 2-2 v Liverpool).
- Despite coming into this round of games in sixth place within the Premier League table, only bottom side Sheffield United (560) have faced more shots than Manchester United within the Premier League this season (554), while the Red Devils even have the third highest expected goals against figure (58.2).
Bournemouth vs Man United: Easy methods to follow
This Premier League clash will happen on Saturday, April 13.
Kick-off on the Vitality Stadium is scheduled for five:30pm.
The sport will likely be broadcast live to tell the tale Sky Sports Important Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
talkSPORT will keep you up thus far with all the newest.
And talkSPORT.com may even be running a live blog of the motion.
