Bournemouth vs Manchester United Preview and Prediction.
In contrast to his counterpart in the Bournemouth dugout, Erik ten Hag has welcomed good team news ahead of the trip to the Vitality Stadium. At least five members of Manchester United’s starting lineup won’t be available to the manager on Saturday.
It’s encouraging to hear that Scott McTominay has finally recovered enough fitness to join the matchday squad. Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford has been working out this week after recovering from a leg injury. The English international’s weekend participation, however, is in doubt because of sickness.
This year, the Red Devils have already taken home a trophy after winning the Carabao Cup in February. And when Manchester United plays Manchester City in the FA Cup final later this month, they could win two cups in a row. To qualify for the UEFA Champions League for the following season, they must first finish in the top four. They have no room for error, and Liverpool are only behind them by one point.
In the reverse match, Manchester United easily defeated Bournemouth 3-0 thanks to goals from Casemiro, Luke Shaw, and Marcus Rashford. In advance of the most recent meeting between the two sides, The Hard Tackle examines the encounter in more detail.
Bournemouth
Probable Lineup (4-4-1-1): Neto; Smith, Zabarnyi, Kelly, Vina; Ouattara, Lerma, Rothwell, Christie; Billing; Solanke
Manchester United
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): de Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Lindelof, Shaw; Casemiro, Eriksen; Antony, Bruno Fernandes, Rashford; Martial
Prediction
Bournemouth 1-2 Manchester United
Since securing their place in the Premier League for the upcoming season, Bournemouth’s performance has dipped. The last time the Cherries lost two straight Premier League games was in December/January (4).
Manchester United have a dismal road record in 2023. The visitors won’t spare any expense on Saturday, though, as Liverpool’s close proximity leaves them with no room for error. And by the slimmest of margins, Marcus Rashford’s return should net the three points. Erik ten Hag and his team are thus expected to triumph 2-1.
Bournemouth vs Manchester United Preview and Prediction.
