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Manchester United will face Bournemouth at Old Trafford this weekend as they look to build on their win against Chelsea.
Recent form and team news
Manchester United, under Erik ten Hag, has shown a mix of results, displaying inconsistency throughout the season. However, they secured a morale-boosting win against Chelsea recently, which may have eased some pressure off the Dutch manager. Bournemouth, now led by Andoni Iraola,
has seen a turnaround in form, losing only one of their last six games, including a win over Crystal Palace. This suggests a building momentum for the Cherries
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Probable lineups and key players
Manchester United could start with De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Shaw; Eriksen, Casemiro; Antony, Fernandes, Rashford; Martial. For Bournemouth, the likely lineup includes Travers; Anthony, Smith, Senesi, Kelly, Zemura; Cook, Lerma, Dembele; Solanke, Moore
Key players to watch would be Marcus Rashford for Manchester United and Dominic Solanke for Bournemouth, both of whom have the potential to influence the game significantly.
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Historical Head-to-Head record
In past encounters, Manchester United has dominated, with 14 wins compared to Bournemouth's 3, along with 3 draws. Last season, Manchester United cruised to a 3-0 win over Bournemouth
Injury concerns and suspensions
Manchester United's Erik ten Hag faces injury concerns with several players sidelined, including Lisandro Martinez, Tyrell Malacia, and Casemiro, among others. Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola also has a few players out due to injuries
Playing styles and tactic
Manchester United is expected to continue with their 4-1-4-1 formation that proved effective against Chelsea, while Bournemouth might opt for a 4-2-3-1 setup.
The focus for Manchester United would be on leveraging their attacking strengths, especially in midfield and wings, while Bournemouth might emphasize compact defending and exploiting counter-attacking opportunities.
Betting tips and predictions
The general prediction for this match leans towards a Manchester United win, given their home advantage and recent form. A close contest is expected, but Manchester United might edge out with a 2-1 victory
Conclusion
This match promises to be an intriguing contest with both teams coming off recent wins. Manchester United will aim to build on their recent success, while Bournemouth will look to continue their good run and possibly cause an upset. Fans can follow the match through live blogs and catch the highlights on Match of the Day.
Time and Where to watch
The match time is 4pm WAT and for Nigerian viewers, it's best to check local sports channels for live coverage closer to the match, like SuperSports
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