Both seeking to return to winning ways in the Premier League, Bournemouth and Manchester United will do battle at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Andoni Iraola’s side are just about clinging onto a place in the top half of the table following last week’s 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace, on an afternoon where my Selhurst Park selection pocketed followers of my column some profit.
That stalemate also means the Cherries have only managed to win just one of their last eight Premier League matches.
Back at their south coast base this weekend, Bournemouth boss Iraola will be keen to see his side bank maximum points at the expense of Manchester United.
Following their remarkable Europa League comeback win over Lyon, the Red Devils were dealt a stark reality check when losing 1-0 at home to Wolves last weekend.
Consequently, Ruben Amorim’s side are now guaranteed to collect their fewest-ever amount of points in a Premier League season.
How the bookies view it: Cherries set for sweet success
Despite winning just one of their last eight Premier League matches, Bournemouth come into this clash as short-priced 8/13 favourites on Boylesports.
Manchester United are as big as 15/4 on Boylesports to emerge from the Vitality Stadium victorious while a share of the south coast spoils is also considered unlikely at 3/1 with the same firm,
Head to head: Cherries to chalk up a double?
Having cruised to a 3-0 success at Old Trafford in this season’s reverse fixture, Bournemouth will be bidding to complete a league double over Manchester United on Sunday. The Cherries have now avoided defeat in each of their last three meetings with the Red Devils.
Players to watch: Kluivert to KO United?
With an impressive return of 18 goal involvements across his 29 Premier League appearances this season, Bournemouth’s Justin Kluivert stands out for either a goal or an assist on Sunday afternoon at 5/6 with Bet 365.
Man United youngster Harry Amass committed two fouls during last week’s 1-0 loss to Wolves, making a repeat here an eye-catching option at 21/10 with PaddyPower.
Predicted line-ups
Bournemouth boss Iraola again looks set to be without injured trio Enes Unal, Luis Sinisterra and Ryan Christie.
With one eye on next week’s Europa League semi-final first leg tie with Athletic Bilbao, Man United boss Amorim is expected to field an understrength team at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday.
Bournemouth: Kepa; Smith, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Adams, Cook; Semenyo, Kluivert, Ouattara; Evanilson
Man United: Onana; Yoro, Lindelof, Shaw; Dalot, Eriksen, Ugarte, Amass; Fernandes, Garnarcho; Hojlund
Anything else catch the eye?
Opposing goals and opting for under 2.5 strikes at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday afternoon would appear to offer some value at 5/4 on Boylesports.
It may come as a surprise to learn that under 2.5 goals backers would have been rewarded in 10 of Bournemouth's 16 Premier League home games this season.
What’s more, the same selection would have also paid out in eight of Manchester United’s 16 top flight tussles away from Old Trafford this term.
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