Bournemouth vs Man United: Match fact, match preview, team news, key players

Manchester United face Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.

The Red Devils suffered their third defeat in five league games last weekend, losing by a solitary goal to in-form Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Bournemouth drew 0-0 at Crystal Palace in their last fixture. They have claimed one win in their last five league games.

Match facts

United lost the reverse fixture to the Cherries and have failed to beat them in their last three encounters.

Bournemouth are bidding to complete a league double over United for the first time.

This fixture has never ended in a goalless draw, and only on four occasions have the previous encounters produced just one goal.

Match preview

United are guaranteed to finish in the bottom half of the table this season, so they have nothing to fight for in the league.

They will be focused on next Thursday’s Europa League semi-final first-leg clash with Athletic Club..

By contrast, Bournemouth are pushing to finish in one of the European qualification spots. A victory would boos their chances.

Team news

United have suffered an injury blow as right-wing-back Diogo Dalot has suffered a calf injury.

Forward Amad Diallo and centre-back Matthijs De Ligt are close to returning to fitness, but the game has come too soon for young centre-back Ayden Heaven.

The Cherries will be without forward Luis Sinisterra, while midfielder Lewis Cook is doubtful.

Key players

Bournemouth

Justin Kluivert: The Dutch forward has just returned from an injury that kept him out for several games. He has made more goal contributions than any other Bournemouth player.

Dean Huijsen: The young centre-back is enjoying a tremendous season. His form has piqued the interest of numerous big clubs.

Man United

Bruno Fernandes: The Portuguese may return to the starting line-up, having started against Wolves on the bench. He needs to be in good shape ahead of the clash with Athletic.

Harry Maguire: The defender did not feature against Wolves but may need to do so in this game to get some match fitness before the midweek game.

Stats from Sofascore.com & 11vs11.com.

Article written by Henry Thornton .