Manchester United vs Bournemouth: Preview, Team News, Possible Lineups and Match Prediction

Manchester United will be looking to snap a four-game winless streak against Bournemouth when the two teams meet in the Premier League on Monday night.

The Red Devils have not only failed to defeat the Cherries in a competitive match since May 2023 but have also suffered heavy 3-0 losses in their last two encounters at Old Trafford.

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Both Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim have been outmaneuvered by Andoni Iraola's tactics on their home turf.

United are aiming for back-to-back Premier League wins and hope to end a two-game winless run at home. Their recent 4-0 victory over last-place Wolverhampton Wanderers marked a recovery from disappointing results against Everton and West Ham United.

Fortunately for manager Ruben Amorim, Bournemouth are currently in a slump. The Cherries are without a win in their last six matches and have not secured an away victory since late August, though they did manage a draw against Chelsea in their most recent outing. After a promising start to the season, Bournemouth have steadily dropped down the league table.

United face a defensive crisis, with first-choice center-backs Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire both unavailable due to injury. While Ayden Heaven has started the last two games, Leny Yoro is a strong candidate to step into the back three against Bournemouth.

Striker Benjamin Sesko, who has been sidelined since before the November international break, was expected to return but is now a doubt after a bout of food poisoning.

Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo, and Noussair Mazraoui are expected to play before departing for the Africa Cup of Nations, although Amorim has stated their participation is not yet fully confirmed.

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola will travel to Manchester without several key players. Lewis Cook is suspended, while Matai Akinmboni, Ben Gannon-Doak, Veljko Milosavljevic, and Ryan Christie are all injured.

Forward Antoine Semenyo will be eager to end his seven-game goal drought. The Ghana international, who has a £65 million ($87 million) release clause, has reportedly attracted interest from Manchester United.

Midfielder Tyler Adams is set to return from a one-match suspension, fresh off winning the Premier League Goal of the Month award for November.

The match will kick off at 11pm East African time and will be live on SuperSport TV.

Man Utd XI (3-4-2-1): Lammens; Mazraoui, Yoro, Shaw; Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot; Mbeumo, Mount; Cunha.

Bournemouth XI (4-2-3-1): Petrović; Smith, Diakité, Senesi, Truffert; Scott, Adams; Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo; Evanilson.

While United's confidence will be high following their dominant win over Wolves, they face a much tougher challenge on Monday. Bournemouth will provide a sterner test than the Premier League's weakest attack and defence.

Despite this, the Cherries' poor away form combined with United's attacking firepower suggests the home side should secure the victory at Old Trafford and finally end their recent struggles against Iraola's team.