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Manchester United welcome Bournemouth to Old Trafford on Monday night looking to build momentum, while the visitors arrive in desperate need of a turnaround as pressure continues to mount.

Ruben Amorim’s side come into the fixture on the back of a confidence-boosting 4-1 victory over Wolves, a performance that showcased United’s attacking threat and hinted at growing cohesion within the squad. That result has lifted spirits around Old Trafford and offers hope that United may finally be finding consistency during a season marked by mixed performances. With European qualification still firmly in their sights, United will be keen to turn positive displays into a sustained run of league results.

Much of Bournemouth’s recent decline can be traced to attacking inefficiency. Antoine Semenyo, who started the campaign brightly, has gone seven consecutive matches without a goal or assist, coinciding with the team’s dip in form. Meanwhile, January signing Matheus Cunha is under pressure to deliver, particularly with key attacking players set to depart soon for the Africa Cup of Nations. Cunha has registered just two goal contributions since arriving and will be expected to shoulder greater responsibility in the weeks ahead.

The midfield battle could prove decisive. Bournemouth’s energetic three-man press has the potential to overwhelm United’s central pairing, and how effectively Casemiro and Fernandes cope with that intensity may ultimately determine the outcome. With contrasting form, managerial narratives, and tactical intrigue, Monday night’s clash promises to be a compelling Premier League encounter.

Manchester United vs Bournemouth kick-off time

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Old Trafford

Team news & squads

Manchester United vs Bournemouth lineups

Manchester United

3-4-2-1

Formation

4-2-3-1

BOU

31

S. Lammens

15

L. Yoro

23

L. Shaw

26

A. Heaven

19

B. Mbeumo

16

Amad

18

Casemiro

2

D. Dalot

8

C

B. Fernandes

7

M. Mount

10

M. Cunha

1

D. Petrovic

5

M. Senesi

18

B. Diakite

3

A. Truffert

15

C

A. Smith

20

A. Jimenez

12

T. Adams

16

M. Tavernier

19

J. Kluivert

24

A. Semenyo

9

Evanilson

4-2-3-1

BOU

MUN

-Line up

• 31

  S. Lammens

• 15

  L. Yoro

• 23

  L. Shaw

• 26

  A. Heaven

• 19

  B. Mbeumo

• 16

  Amad

  13’

• 18

  Casemiro

• 2

  D. Dalot

• 8

  B. Fernandes (C)

• 7

  M. Mount

• 10

  M. Cunha

Substitutes

• 37

  K. Mainoo

• 33

  T. Fredricson

• 1

  A. Bayindir

• 13

  P. Dorgu

• 25

  M. Ugarte

• 11

  J. Zirkzee

• 6

  L. Martinez

• 30

  B. Sesko

• 12

  T. Malacia

Manager

• R. Amorim

BOU

-Line up

• 1

  D. Petrovic

• 5

  M. Senesi

• 18

  B. Diakite

• 3

  A. Truffert

• 15

  A. Smith (C)

• 20

  A. Jimenez

• 12

  T. Adams

  5’

• 16

  M. Tavernier

• 19

  J. Kluivert

• 24

  A. Semenyo

• 9

  Evanilson

Substitutes

• 2

  J. Araujo

• 40

  W. Dennis

• 7

  D. Brooks

• 8

  A. Scott

  5’

• 26

  E. Unal

• 6

  J. Soler

• 22

  E. Kroupi

• 23

  J. Hill

• 21

  A. Adli

Manager

• A. Iraola

Manchester United team news

Central to their hopes is Bruno Fernandes, who remains United’s most influential attacking outlet. With four goals and six assists to his name, the Portuguese international continues to deliver despite often being deployed deeper in midfield alongside Casemiro. Ensuring Fernandes receives the ball in advanced areas will be crucial if United are to unlock a Bournemouth defence that has struggled in recent weeks.

Bournemouth team news

For Bournemouth, the outlook is far less encouraging. A six-game winless streak has seen them slide down to 14th in the Premier League table, intensifying scrutiny on manager Andoni Iraola. However, Iraola’s impressive record at Old Trafford offers a rare source of optimism. The Spaniard has overseen two emphatic 3-0 victories there in the past, and Bournemouth will hope he can once again spring a surprise on United’s home turf.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

MUN

Last 5 matches

BOU

1

Win

2

Draws

2

Wins

• Manchester United

  4

  -

  1

  Bournemouth

• Bournemouth

  1

  -

  1

  Manchester United

• Manchester United

  0

  -

  3

  Bournemouth

• Bournemouth

  2

  -

  2

  Manchester United

• Manchester United

  0

  -

  3

  Bournemouth

7

Goals scored

10

Games over 2.5 goals

4/5

Both teams scored

3/5

Standings

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