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Man United v Bournemouth
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Kick Off: Sunday 22nd December at 14:00
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Competition: Premier League
Manchester United welcome Bournemouth to Old Trafford on Sunday in the knowledge that a victory over the Cherries would put them level on points with their highflying visitors in the Premier League table.
However, almost exactly a year ago in last season’s corresponding fixture, Andoni Iraola’s side ran riot in a convincing 3-0 triumph and Bournemouth will back themselves to do some more damage on their latest trip to Manchester.
⭐ Man United v Bournemouth Best Bet
United are still adjusting to the tactical demands of Ruben Amorim and many of their early fixtures under the Portuguese manager have had an open feel as a consequence. A shuffled United XI lost 4-3 at Tottenham in the Carabao Cup on Thursday evening and that was the 6th time in their last 7 assignments that the over 2.5 goal line was beaten.
Bournemouth’s last 3 Premier League away matches averaged 4.66 goals per game and the Cherries’ counter-punching power should cause problems for United’s new-look defensive set-up. Expect excitement at Old Trafford.
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Manchester United lost a 7-goal thriller against Tottenham in the Carabao Cup in midweek, however, the visitors comfortably outperformed Spurs for xGF (2.58-0.78) and for shots attempted (20-9) in the capital, so look for them to dominate the same metrics against Bournemouth again on Sunday.
United’s attacking output has been steadily improving under Ruben Amorim and with their performance at Tottenham included, they’ve now managed to hit at least 17 shots in 4 of their last 7 fixtures with a minimum of 5 shots on target produced in 5 of the same games.
With United expected to enjoy the lion’s share of possession on Sunday, they can be backed to outgun the counter-attacking Cherries for shots on target in both halves, though Bournemouth are tipped to top the charts in another direction.
Bournemouth have been the Premier League’s most prolific foulers this season and have been committing more fouls per 90 minutes (13.20) than any other team in the division so far, and bettors should expect them to give away more free kicks than their hosts on Sunday.
Andoni Iraola’s aggressive Cherries have committed double-figure fouls in all but 2 of their 16 Premier League fixtures since August, so expect Bournemouth to show their cynical side in both halves at Old Trafford.
👕 Man United v Bournemouth Predicted XI
🔍 Man United v Bournemouth Players to Watch
⚪️ Lewis Cook
Bournemouth have been committing more fouls per 90 (13.20) than any other Premier League team this season and bustling midfielder Lewis Cook, who has been one of the Cherries’ biggest offenders, is backed to nip more ankles at Old Trafford.
Cook has been committing 2.20 fouls per 90 minutes while anchoring Bournemouth’s midfield and the 27-year-old should have plenty of opportunities to showcase his combative skillset in Manchester. Cook committed 3 fouls in last season’s corresponding meeting with United and a similar tally could be on the cards here.
🔴 Amad Diallo
Amad Diallo came off the bench on the 55-minute mark against Tottenham in the Carabao Cup in midweek but still managed to rack up 5 attempts, 2 of which found the target.
The Ivorian winger is an increasingly influential figure for United and the 22-year-old has had at least 1 shot on target in 8 of his last 10 appearances in all competitions. Look for the technically talented attacker to test Kepa Arrizabalaga on Sunday.
🔴 Kobbie Mainoo
Kobbie Mainoo ploughs through a lot of work in midfield for Manchester United and the youngster has been averaging 2.42 tackles and 1.65 fouls per 90 minutes in the Premier League this season while drawing 1.54 fouls per 90 himself.
Mainoo was fouled twice in each of his last 2 Premier League starts (vs Everton and Nottingham Forest) and he is priced attractively at 1.73 to draw 2 or more fouls again from his foul-happy Bournemouth counterparts.
📂 Man United v Bournemouth Cheat Sheet
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💻 Man United v Bournemouth Form and Tactics
Man Utd have been averaging 60.25% possession per game since the appointment of Ruben Amorim.
Bournemouth have already beaten Arsenal, Man City and Tottenham in the league this season, however, all 3 of those victories were secured at the Vitality Stadium.
Only Man City (32.25) have been better than Bournemouth (29.69) for shot-creating actions per 90 minutes this season.
Lisandro Martinez has been United’s main distributor from the back since the arrival of Rubem Amorim. The defender has been averaging 82.3 passes per 90 in the Premier League from his position in United’s back 3.
Bournemouth’s 4-2-3-1 formation has been getting the best out of Justin Kluivert (5G, 2A), Antoine Semenyo (4G, 1A) and Evanilson (4G) this season.
Bournemouth have been attempting more long passes (73.5 p/90) than any other Premier League outfit this term, so expect them to go direct again at Old Trafford.
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🏁 Man United v Bournemouth Ref Watch
- Referee: Craig Pawson
- Premier League matches with Craig Pawson at the helm this season have been averaging 4.33 yellow cards per game.
- Premier League fixtures with Pawson in charge have also been producing 23.33 fouls per contest.
- Pawson was last in control of a Man Utd fixture on August 24th. United lost 2-1 at Brighton on that occasion. Pawson booked 3 players in that game and awarded 22 free kicks.
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