Big Match Breakdown: Bournemouth v Manchester United

For United, Mourinho is likely to make a number of changes after a pedestrian performance against West Brom.

Paul Pogba, Juan Mata, and Ander Herrera are all expected to drop out of the starting line up. One of Anthony Martial or Marcus Rashford should start. Maraoune Fellaini could come back into the team.

Key Battles

Midfield will be the major battleground is this top-flight clash. Both sides like to play possession football and control the game.

If United can nullify Howe’s side in the central area and are vigilant against fast counters from Wilson, Jordan Ibe, and co., Mourinho will be reasonably pleased.

However, United really need to be on their game in attack or this game could peter out into a bit of drab stalemate.

With Rashford, Martial, and Jesse Lingard interchanging behind Romelu Lukaku, United definitely have the tools to win the game.

Match Odds

Bournemouth are 18/5 to win, with Man United at 8/11, and the draw available at 14/5.

The Cherries have only won one of their previous eight league games. Despite their previous loss to West Brom, United have won six of their last eight.

Three of the five previous Premier League clashes have seen three or more goals. Over 2.5 Goals is 4/6. Four of the five have had both teams find the net. Both Teams To Score is 4/6.

Romelu Lukaku (25) and Jesse Lingard (13) are the United’s top scorers this season. Lukaku is 23/20 to find the net Anytime, while Lingard is 8/5.

For the South Coast outfit, Callum Wilson tops the charts with eight strikes. He’s 12/5 to find the onion bag Anytime.

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All Odds and Markets are correct as of the date of publishing