You need competition for places – Ten Hag
Manchester United will be hoping to build on an impressive midweek performance as they face Bournemouth in the Premier League.
A double from Scott McTominay secured a significant victory over Chelsea for Erik ten Hag and his side, with the Old Trafford club now back in the top six.
Ten Hag made a number of significant selection decisions before the 2-1 win, with Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial left out of the starting side, although Martial returns to face the Cherries.
Bournemouth, meanwhile, were also midweek winners as a 2-0 win at Crystal Palace extended their unbeaten run in the league to four games.
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Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth
Still, United come with Maguire nodding a deep cross back into the danger zone. But once again, Bournemouth are alert and able to deal with the danger.
Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth
United threaten the equaliser and Bournemouth’s concentration is tested to the maximum. Indeed, the visitors make important blocks to prevent McTominay and Fernandes from testing Neto.
Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth
The hosts are looking more purposeful since the restart. Ten Hag’s words are clearly still ringing in their ears.
Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth
United get the ball rolling again in the second half. Can they turn things around?
Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth
The Cherries’ lead comes despite enjoying just 27.3 per cent of the possession during the first half. Iraola will know his players cannot afford to sit back too much, though, when this contest resumes.
Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth lead United at the break by a goal to nil. The visitors took the lead after just five minutes at Old Trafford. Cook intercepted Fernandes’ loose clearance and sent in a dangerous cross that was turned in by Solanke. The latter also hit the post later in the half as his side went close to doubling their advantage.
Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth
HALF-TIME: MANCHESTER UNITED 0-1 BOURNEMOUTH
Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth boss Iraola does have fond memories of facing United. Indeed, he was part of the Athletic Bilbao side that defeated them 5-3 on aggregate in the last 16 of the 2011-12 Europa League.
Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth
Good defending. As we enter the first of four additional minutes, Bournemouth push for the second goal. A swift counter sees the ball squared for Solanke, but Maguire puts in a strong challenge to prevent a potential shot on goal.
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