Man United vs Bournemouth – team news, match facts and probable lineups

Relegation-threatened Bournemouth make the long journey to Old Trafford on Saturday to face a Manchester United side which is on the brink of breaking into the Premier League’s top four.

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The Cherries lie 19th on the table on 27 points, one adrift of safety, whereas United are two behind fourth-placed Chelsea having amassed 52 points from 32 matches.

Manchester United vs Bournemouth

When: Saturday, July 04, 2020

Kick-off: 16:00

Where: Old Trafford

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Probable Lineups

Team News

  • Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes are sidelined for this outing following a freak training ground collision which left them both injured.
  • Fernandes is understood to have come off worse but both required treatment and have emerged as major doubts for the home side. Any prolonged absence would be a major blow for the home side in their pursuit of the top four.
  • Phil Jones is nearing a return to fitness but Axel Tuanzebe has been ruled out until September.
  • Following a thumping home defeat to Newcastle side in the week, Bournemouth are in disarray and their team morale appears flattened.
  • Callum Wilson remains suspended having amassed ten yellow cards this season while Josh King will continue to lead the line.
  • After a more spirited second-half display in midweek, substitutes Lewis Cook, Dan Gosling and Junior Stanislas could all come into the side.

Match Facts

  • Bournemouth have lost their last seven away matches in the Premier League.
  • United have kept a clean sheet in their last four home matches in the Premier League.
  • United have been winning at both half time and full time in five of their last seven matches in the Premier League.
  • Bournemouth have failed to score in five of their last seven away matches in the Premier League.
  • United have won their last three home matches in the Premier League.

Previous Meetings

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