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Manchester United vs Bournemouth prediction: How will Premier League fixture play out today?

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Manchester United via Getty Images
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Manchester United via Getty Images

Manchester United take on Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side attempt to secure a place in next season’s Champions League.

United have enjoyed a tremendous run of form since the restart, winning their last three games and advancing to the FA Cup semi-finals.

Victory will see Solskjaer’s side leapfrog fourth-placed Chelsea after Frank Lampard’s side came unstuck against West Ham last Wednesday.

Bournemouth are still mired in the depths of a relegation battle after a miserable turn since the restart. Eddie Howe’s side have lost their last three games, including a comprehensive 4-1 loss against Newcastle, and sit 19th in the Premier League table.

Here is everything you need to know:

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (Manchester United via Getty Images)
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (Manchester United via Getty Images)

When is it and what time is kick-off?

The match kicks off at 3pm on Saturday 4 July at Old Trafford.

How can I watch it online and on TV?

The match will be broadcast live on BT Sport 1, with coverage beginning at 2.30pm.

Confirmed line-ups

Manchester United XI: Man United starting XI: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, Pogba, Matic, Fernandes, Greenwood, Rashford, Martial

Bournemouth XI: Ramsdale; Rico, Ake, Kelly, Smith; Stanislas, L. Cook, Lerma, Brooks; King, Solanke.

What are the odds?

Manchester United – 1/6

Draw – 6/1

Bournemouth – 16/1

Prediction

United have impressed since the restart, with Bruno Fernandes in sensational form and Mason Greenwood continuing to evidence the excitement around his talent. An all-firing, all-fit United come up against a Bournemouth side devoid of confidence and ideas, and now seemed destined for relegation. Barring any dramatic final stand, it should be a routine victory for United.

Manchester United 4-0 Bournemouth