Manchester United vs Bournemouth
English Premier League
Date: Saturday, 4th March 2017
Kick off at 12:30 UK/ 13:30 CET
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester.
Manchester United can move up into the Premier League's top four on Saturday lunchtime, as they host a struggling Bournemouth side at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils should be full of confidence after their win in the EFL Cup final against Southampton on Sunday, and they will see this as a wonderful opportunity to keep momentum going. Three points here would put the pressure on their rivals for a UEFA Champions League spot who play later in the weekend.
Bournemouth, meanwhile, are beginning to look like genuine contenders for relegation. Manager Eddie Howe's men are sat in 14th place, but they are just four points clear of the drop zone and have lost five of their last six Premier League matches.
It's a fixture that potentially has huge connotations at both ends of the table. Here are all the important details you need ahead of the contest.
Teams News
Manchester United: After missing Sunday's EFL Cup final win over Southampton, Henrikh Mkhitaryan is a big doubt with a hamstring issue. Phil Jones also has a hamstring problem.
Likely XI: David De Gea; Antonio Valencia, Chris Smalling, Eric Bailly, Daley Blind; Michael Carrick, Ander Herrera, Paul Pogba; Juan Mata, Anthony Martial, Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Bournemouth: Howe will be without Simon Francis, who is still recovering from the hamstring problem he picked up against Everton last month. Callum Wilson is a long-term absentee, while Jordon Ibe also sat out the loss to West Bromwich Albion last time out.
Likely XI: Artur Boruc; Adam Smith, Steve Cook, Tyrone Mings, Charlie Daniels; Andrew Surman, Harry Arter, Jack Wilshere; Ryan Fraser, Josh King, Benik Afobe
Manchester United vs Bournemouth: Head to Head Statistics
The few games between the two teams have never ended in draw, their previous games have been won bu either of the two teams
The Red Devils have won twice in the previous 3 games played against Bournemouth and lost once.
This will be the second encounter between the two teams at Old Trafford, the first meeting ended 3-1 in favour of the home team.
The reverse of this game was a 1-3 win for United in August of last year.
Manchester United vs Bournemouth: Prediction
United are the best out of the two teams as their forms portrays, they are Currently on a winning streak while the visitors are on a losing streak.
United are unbeaten at home for 21 games, they have also score 2 goals or more in their last 3 home games. The Cherries have lost the last 4 games they played away from home, conceding a total of 14 goals in the 4 games.
We are expecting a win from Mourinho’s side in this game but the two teams are likely to get on the score sheet.
Manchester United vs Bournemouth: Bet Tips
Manchester United to win and Over 2.5 goals at 1.62
Ibrahimovic to score anytime at 1.54.
