Manchester United picked up a hard-fought win in the Carabao Cup this week as they beat Chelsea 2-1 and next up they move back into the Premier League when they take on AFC Bournemouth.
The Red Devils have had a really whirlwind season so far in the Premier League having won just one out of their past five matches but Solskjaer would be hoping for an easy three points vs the Cherries.
Bournemouth are currently level on points with Man United with both the sides collecting 13 points from their first 10 matches but Eddie Howe’s side are currently 9th on the league table while Man United are 7th.
These dynamics could make a person feel that the Cherries would provide a stern test to Man United this weekend but the home side have not managed to pick up a win in their past four league games which is why Ole’s men should not be too worried going into this match.
Bournemouth vs Man United:
Kick-off: Sat, 02/11/2019 12:30 PM UK Time.
Stadium: Vitality Stadium.
Referee: Chris Kavanagh. Assistants: Sian Massey-Ellis, Constantine Hatzidakis.
Fourth official: Robert Jones. VAR: Mike Dean. Assistant VAR: Stephen Child.
Head to Head:
Bournemouth wins: 1
Man United wins: 6
Draws: 1
Injuries & Suspensions:
Bournemouth:
Dan Gosling(Ruled Out).
David Brooks(Ruled Out).
Charlie Daniels(Ruled Out).
Junior Stanislas(Ruled Out).
Man United:
Bailly(Ruled Out).
Paul Pogba(Ruled Out).
Axel Tuanzebe(Ruled Out).
Timothy Fosu-Mensah(Ruled Out).
Diogo Dalot(Ruled Out).
Nemanja Matic(Doubtful).
Luke Shaw(Doubtful).
Trivia:
- AFC Bournemouth last went four league matches without a goal in March 2012.
- Man Utd have missed four Premier League penalties this season and are aiming to avoid equalling the record of five in a campaign, jointly held by Tottenham Hotspur (1994/95) and Liverpool (2011/12).
- Man Utd have won 6 of their last 7 matches against Bournemouth in all competitions.
Bournemouth vs Man United prediction:
Bournemouth 1-3 Man United
Betting Odds:
Bournemouth win: 3.30
Draw: 3.64
Man United win: 2.26
Injury list via Premier Injuries.
Trivia via Whoscored.com and premierleague.com.
