Just over a year ago, Manchester United sacked ten Hag and appointed Ruben Amorim, who had previously excelled at Sporting Lisbon. However, at his new post, he has so far been remembered for failures: a lost Europa League final, fifteenth place in last season’s Premier League, and an early exit from the League Cup at the hands of Grimsby. There was only a draw against West Ham, but they did manage a convincing victory over struggling Wolverhampton.
Last season, the visitors from “Vitality” finished ninth with 56 points, edging out Brentford. Despite several sales, they started the new season well. However, their form clearly dipped at the end of autumn, losing most matches. They were 2-0 up against Sunderland by the fifteenth minute, but eventually lost tamely. They also lost 0-1 to Everton. At least they managed a goalless draw with Chelsea.
Bruno Fernandes and his teammates score an average of 1.73 goals per game, conceding 1.47. Andoni Iraola’s men average 1.4 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match.
Manchester United have won two of their last six matches
· 73% of Manchester United’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.2 goals per match
· Bournemouth have lost four of their last six games
· 53% of Bournemouth’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.0 goals per match.
Manchester United (probable lineup): Lammens – Shaw, de Ligt, Yoro – Diogo Dalot, Mount, Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Diallo – Zirkzee.
Bournemouth (probable lineup): Petrovic – Truffert, Senesi, Diakite, Smith – Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Semenyo, Adli – Evanilson.
