Manchester United will take on Bournemouth on Monday, looking to extend their unbeaten streak as the festive season approaches.
WATCH — Manchester United v Bournemouth
Ruben Amorim’s squad crushed Wolves 4-1 last week and have enjoyed a full week of preparation for their clash with Bournemouth. This extra time has been beneficial, as United have lost just one of their last nine Premier League matches, steadily finding their rhythm. Although they’ve been inconsistent this season, they are starting to make progress in their attacking play.
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Bournemouth arrives at Old Trafford in search of a much-needed victory, having gone six matches without a win, although their performances have been more competitive than their results indicate. Their last outing ended in a 0-0 draw against Chelsea, but they’ve gone scoreless in their last two matches, which is unusual for a squad typically known for its attacking flair.
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How to watch Manchester United vs Bournemouth live, stream link, and start time
Kick-off time: 3 PM ET Monday (December 15)
Venue: Old Trafford — Manchester
TV Channel: USA
Streaming: Watch live on NBC.com
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Manchester United team news and focus
United will still be missing Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt due to injuries. Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo, and Noussair Mazraoui are set to depart for the Africa Cup of Nations, and it’s unclear if they’ll be available for Monday’s match, as that’s when players were required to be released for the tournament. Benjamin Sesko is on the mend but remains a doubt. Captain Bruno Fernandes has been outstanding in a deeper position, creating several scoring opportunities and netting two goals against Wolves. Meanwhile, Mason Mount and Matheus Cunha also displayed sharp form in that impressive victory. Amorim hopes to return to winning ways at home following disappointing results against West Ham and Everton in their last two matches at Old Trafford.
Bournemouth team news and focus
Benn Gannon-Doak, Ryan Christie, and Veljko Milosavljevic are sidelined with injuries, while Lewis Cook is suspended and Marcos Senesi remains uncertain. Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo might be playing some of his final matches for the club due to a $86 million release clause activating in January, attracting interest from clubs like Liverpool, Manchester City, and Spurs. Although United had shown interest last summer, Semenyo’s performance has dipped significantly after a strong start to the season, failing to score or assist in his last seven league games.
Manchester United vs Bournemouth prediction
This match promises to be closely contested, but United’s greater attacking quality is expected to make the difference. Manchester United 2-1 Bournemouth.
