Anchored at the threshold of Europe’s oldest planned industrial estate at Trafford Park, the Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, United Kingdom, gears up to host Matchweek 8 of the Premier League. Home team Manchester United and Bournemouth lock horns in what is set to be a thrilling clash.

It has been a tough start to the season for the Red Devils as Michael Carrick’s side are winless in their last seven games. Their last Premier League win came against Ipswich in late August. They recently lost to Atletico Madrid and Como in the UEFA Champions League.

This is one of their worst starts since 1986-87, with only one win in seven Premier League appearances. They have failed to keep even a single clean sheet so far in the top tier. They are ranked 13th in the points table with seven points.

Bournemouth may have suffered domestically, but they are jointly atop the Europa League points table with three out of three wins. They are coming off a 2-0 win over Sunderland in the last Premier League game after Evanilson and Tavernier found their name in the scoresheet.

The Cherries are on a three-match streak of wins and clean sheets. In their last six appearances with the Red Devils, Bournemouth have never been defeated. The last three games between these sides ended in a draw.

It will be an interesting game, as Marco Rose would be keen to extend his winning streak.

Kick-off:

• Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
• Stadium: Old Trafford Stadium
• Kick-off time: 7:30 pm IST
• Date: Sunday, October 25
• Referee: Jarred Gillett
• VAR: In use

Form:

Man United (in all competitions): L-D-L-D-D

Bournemouth (in all competitions): W-W-W-L-L

Players to Watch

Diogo Dalot (Man United)

The Portuguese full-back from Braga has played for Porto before making a move to United for three years. After a short stint with AC Milan, he returned back to Old Trafford and has won the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup with United.

He was one of the best players in the match against Leeds. After a disappointing defeat against Como, the onus will be on senior players like Dalot to step up and lead the team from the back. He will be up against the fast-paced Brazilian winger Rayan on the flanks.

Lewis Cook (Bournemouth)

The North Yorkshire-born midfielder has donned the jersey of Leeds United before committing his future to the Cherries for over a decade now. Cook has made over 250 appearances for the Cherries and functions as the central pivot orchestrating between transitions and breaking up counter-attacks.

He will be up against a relatively young midfield of United, led by two 22-year-old boys, Andrey Santos and Carlos Baleba. He will be tasked with the responsibility of winning those pocket-sized battles in the centre of the park and getting the better of the Red Devils.

Match Facts

• United are winless against Bournemouth in the last six meetings.
• Bruno Fernandes has been the highest goalscorer in this fixture.
• The last meetings between these sides ended in a draw.

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw – 27/10 with bet365
• Amad Diallo to score – 3/1 with bet365
• Manchester United 1-1 AFC Bournemouth- 13/2 with bet365

Injury and Team News

For the hosts, Marcus Rashford, Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez and Mainoo are injured. They will miss the next game.

Bournemouth will miss the presence of Junior Kroupi, Alex Scott and Julian Araujo for the next game.

Head-to-Head

Total games: 26

United won: 14

Bournemouth won: 05

Matches drawn: 07

Predicted Lineups

Man United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Senne Lammens (GK); Diogo Dalot, Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro; Carlos Baleba, Andrey Santos; Bruno Fernandes, Youri Tielemans, Amad Diallo; Bryan Mbeumo

Bournemouth predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Đorđe Petrović (GK); Adam Smith, James Hill, António Silva, Adrien Truffert; Tyler Adams, Lewis Cook; Rayan, Ryan Christie, Marcus Tavernier; Evanilson

Match Prediction

The last three meetings between these sides ended in a draw, and we expect nothing different when these two sides face each other at Old Trafford. Given United’s recent form, we expect them to clinch a hard-fought 1-1 draw against the Cherries.

Prediction: Manchester United 1-1 AFC Bournemouth

Telecast Details

India: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports

USA: NBC Sports, Universo

Nigeria: SuperSport, Canal+

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