By Matt Smith
The Cherries have been a little bit of a shock package deal this season, at the moment sitting in eighth place within the desk, and United are nonetheless getting used to a brand new period below Amorim.
The Cherries received the higher of United final season
On this fixture final season, additionally performed in December, Bournemouth got here away with a 3-0 victory at Outdated Trafford. The final time the 2 sides met, a 2-2 draw was performed out on the Vitality Stadium, with Bruno Fernandes grabbing a brace for the Crimson Devils away from house.
Within the Premier League period, United have 9 wins towards Bournemouth. They’ve drawn on two events, whereas the Cherries have picked up three victories.
Mount set for a spell on the therapy desk
Amorim has confirmed that Mason Mount is about for a spell on the therapy desk after selecting up an harm towards Manchester Metropolis, with the previous Chelsea man more likely to be out for ‘a number of weeks’.
Marcus Rashford was omitted from United’s final two fixtures on account of a technical resolution from Amorim, so it will likely be fascinating to see whether or not he makes this one.
Amad the star of the present
Amad Diallo’s type has picked up drastically below Amorim, with the Portuguese supervisor displaying immense religion within the teen. After stealing the limelight towards Man Metropolis, Amad picked up one other aim and an help towards Tottenham within the EFL Cup this week.
The 22-year-old has been a standout star below Amorim thus far, rapidly changing into undroppable within the Premier League. Amad has produced eight targets and assists mixed within the Premier League this season from simply 9 begins.
No recent harm issues for Iraola
Andoni Iraola has confirmed that it’s more likely to be a ‘very comparable’ squad to face United as we noticed towards West Ham United on Monday.
Enes Ünal got here off the bench to attain an outstanding equaliser towards the Hammers, so he could possibly be pushing for a beginning place on Sunday.
Bournemouth creating possibilities at will
Bournemouth have been probably the most thrilling groups to look at within the Premier League this season, creating 32.9 anticipated targets (xG), with solely Chelsea managing extra.
The Cherries have been producing possibilities everywhere in the pitch, with the entrance three behind Evanilson – Dango Ouattara, Justin Kluivert, and Antoine Semenyo final outing – all offering a robust menace within the remaining third. Conserving the Bournemouth trio quiet will probably be Amorim’s largest process on Sunday afternoon.
Prediction
Amorim’s facet have proven indicators of inconsistency and teething issues since his arrival, as anticipated, and Bournemouth will probably be seeking to capitalise.
United’s final 4 video games have seen each groups rating, whereas Bournemouth have hit the again of the online in each match since early October. We’re going for a energetic rating draw at Outdated Trafford on Sunday.
(Cowl picture from IMAGO)
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