Manchester United vs. AFC Bournemouth: Premier League – Match Preview

Manchester United entertain AFC Bournemouth in the first match of the Premier League weekend.

United are in excellent form and won the EFL Cup last time out, edging past Southampton in a classic.

Two goals from Manolo Gabbiadini levelled things up for the Saints, but Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s late winner was the difference.

In comparison Bournemouth are struggling and another loss last time out means they are edging closer to the relegation zone.

Joshua King’s penalty gave them a lead away at West Brom, but they ended up losing 2-1 at the Hawthorns.

Premier League form: Manchester United W2 D3 L0; Bournemouth W0 D1 L4
Premier League top scorers
Manchester United – Zlatan Ibrahimovic 15 goals
Bournemouth – Joshua King 7 goals

Team news
Henrikh Mkhitaryan is still a doubt after missing the EFL Cup triumph over Southampton.

Michael Carrick could return to the starting XI here, although Paul Pogba dropping to a deeper role looks more likely.

Simon Francis is a big doubt for Bournemouth after his missed the defeat at West Brom.

Jordan Ibe is likely to be among the substitutes, following a poor campaign since a summer move from Liverpool.

Expected starting XI’s
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Valencia, Smalling, Bailly, Rojo; Pogba, Herrera; Mata, Lingard, Martial; Ibrahimovic
Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Boruc; Smith, Cook, Mings, Daniels; Arter, Surman; Fraser, Wilshere, Pugh; King

Predictions

Result: Manchester United (1/4 with Betfair)

Correct Score: 2-0 (6/1 with Bet Victor)

Anytime Goalscorer: Jesse Lingard (40/17 with 888 Sport)

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