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Manchester United host Bournemouth in Premier League on Sunday knowing they need to win to move into the top half of the table.
The Red Devils have shown some positive results Reuben Amorimincluding 2-1 win over Man City, but they concede too many goals which resulted in their Defeated 4-3 by Tottenham in the Carabao Cup on Thursday.
Marcus Rashford was banished from the last two squads of Amorim and he appears to be on the verge of an exit from the club even though the manager has left the door open for him to regain his place in the team.
As for Bournemouth, the Cherries are flying high with three wins and a draw in their last four matches and will be confident of overcoming an indifferent United side today.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game:
When is Man Utd vs Bournemouth?
The match between Manchester United and Bournemouth kicks off at 2pm on Sunday 22nd December at Old Trafford in Manchester.
Why isn’t the game on TV?
The match will not be broadcast live in the UK. The match was originally scheduled for 15:00 on Saturday 21 December, but was moved due to Manchester United reaching the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup, with Sky Sports instead showing Fulham v Southampton at 14:00. Free match highlights will be shown on Match Day 2 at 10.30pm on BBC One.
Team news
Marcus Rashford is on the fringes of Ruben Amorim’s squad and has revealed he is ready to leave the club meaning he is unlikely to feature today. Elsewhere, Luke Shaw and Mason Mount are both expected to miss the game through injury, with Matthijs de Ligt looking a slight doubt after missing the Carabao Cup defeat at Tottenham through illness.
Bournemouth are missing Marcus Tavernier and Luis Sinisterra who are out for several weeks with muscle injuries. Tyler Adams is fit again after a long-term back problem, but lacks match fitness and could find himself on the bench again. Ronald Araujo, Marcos Senesi and Alex Scott are all out with hamstring, muscle and knee injuries.
Predicted lineups
Man Utd XI: Onana; Yoro, Maguire, Martinez; Mazraoui, Fernandes, Ugarte, Dalot; Amad, Garnacho; Hojlund
Bournemouth XI: Arrizabalaga; Smith, Zabaryni, Huijsen, Kerkez; Christie, Cook; Semenyo, Kluivert, Ouattara; Evanilson
Odds
Manifestation of victories on 8/11
Draw 11/5
Bournemouth win 11/4
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Prediction
Manchester United will look to move on in the league after being kicked out of the Carabao Cup during the week. They are likely to take home advantage but Bournemouth will be no pushovers and the game should be closer than expected.
Man Utd 2-1 Bournemouth.
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