Manchester United faces Bournemouth in their final Barclays Premier League game at home. The Red Devils still have hope for Champions League qualification as they look forward to winning against Eddie Howe’s side while hoping for Manchester City to lose against Swansea City.
The last time these two sides met, United lost 2-1 despite being the dominant side.
Louis Van Gaal’s men will be giving their best today, avenging their defeat in this reverse fixture.
Team News:
Luke Shaw and Bastian Schweinsteiger are still out and recovering.
Marouane Fellaini will be missing the match due to his 3 match suspension.
Matteo Darmian also remains out due to the ankle injury he picked up against Norwich.
There are still doubts over Ashley’s Young fitness.
Facts:
Van Gaal’s side has conceded fewer goals than any other team in the Barclays Premier League this season at home.
Red Devils has taken 19 points out of the possible 21 in their last seven Premier League games at Old Trafford.
Bournemouth have won just one of their last seven Premier League matches.
Tactics:
Manchester United have been known to play extremely defensive at home. In the last meeting between the two sides, United had more possession of the ball, but still lost as the attempts on goal by them were less, given dominant possession.
Louis Van Gaal must be having a few tricks left up his sleeve to play the team more towards attacking rather than keeping their own goal secured.
A similar line-up as their last game’s would work splendidly as United showed a more aggressive game than we have seen for the majority of this season. And basically, that’s what the Red Devils need to win against a much weaker side.
Key Players:
Juan Mata- The Spanish playmaker has been a vital part in last few matches for his team. Ever since he has returned to the starting XI, he has been prominent in United’s attack. He has improved a lot on the flanks, passing the ball efficiently.
Mata has been linking well with every other player and can do some serious damage against the Cherries, given his current form.
Follow Match:
Venue: Old Trafford
Kick Off: 15:00 BST (19:30 IST)
Live On: Star Sports
Referee: Jonathan Moss
