Manchester United will face Bournemouth in their upcoming Premier League match, seeking to improve on recent performances against the Cherries. The Red Devils have struggled in their last four encounters with Bournemouth, remaining winless in this stretch.
Recent Form and Performance
Historically, Manchester United has had the upper hand in their matches against Bournemouth. However, the current trend tells a different story. In their last four Premier League meetings, United has drawn two and lost two. This is a stark contrast to their first 12 matches, where they only lost twice.
Bournemouth has been particularly strong in their recent away games against Manchester United, winning the last two matches by 3-0 on each occasion. Notably, no team has ever managed to win three consecutive times at Old Trafford while scoring three or more goals in each match.
Manchester United’s Recent Stats
- Manchester United has lost only one of their last nine Premier League matches (5 wins, 3 draws).
- They have collected 18 points during these games, which is higher than the 16 points earned from their previous 17 matches combined.
- Defensively, United has struggled, keeping just one clean sheet in 15 Premier League matches this season.
Bournemouth’s Challenges
Bournemouth has faced a difficult stretch as well, remaining winless in their last six Premier League games with two draws and four losses. Their last longer winless streak was between December and February during the 2023-24 season, where they went seven games without a win.
- Bournemouth has failed to score in their last two league matches.
- In these goalless games, they managed only 18 shots, compared to 46 in the two preceding matches.
Key Players to Watch
Bruno Fernandes has been instrumental for Manchester United. He is involved in eight goals over his last eight Premier League games, contributing two goals and six assists. Fernandes has also led the league in chances created this season with 45.
Mason Mount has shown improvement with three goals in his last seven appearances, surpassing his total in the first 36 games for the club.
On the Bournemouth side, Antoine Semenyo stands out. He has recorded the highest average for shots (3.1) and shots on target (1.2) among players who have played over 2,000 minutes this season. He has also scored against Manchester United in their last two encounters.
Conclusion
This upcoming match is crucial for both teams. Manchester United aims to recapture their dominance at home while Bournemouth seeks to break their winless streak. Football fans can expect an intense encounter in this Premier League fixture.
