In other circumstances, this game would be a walk in the park at least on paper. The game we are talking about is Bournemouth Vs. Manchester United. However, this season has thrown some twists and turns which promises to make this game every bit as exciting as it is right now. Manchester United have managed to avoid a full-blown crisis in recent weeks, but they are not entirely out of it. The strained relationship between Pogba and his coach Mourinho has forced the players to have a rift with staff which has ultimately affected their football on the pitch. This, when combined with the bad run of form which Lukaku has hit in recent times, have made their situation even worse.
However, their win against Everton has done them a world of good when it comes to steadying the ship. They would be eager to make amends for all their mistakes and close the large gap which has been opened up with Liverpool and Manchester City heading the park.
For Bournemouth, they would be pleased with how the first half of the season has gone for them so far. Their winning streak and excellent form have seen them stay in the mix with the big boys after ten matches and they would be hoping to hold their ground for as long as they can. This would mean that they would be hoping for an excellent result to match their ambitions when they meet the red devils at home. The red devils would be up against a team which merely has been fantastic in their own right this season. No other team outside the top four teams right now has scored more goals than Bournemouth, and that record includes Manchester United. Eddie Howe would be hoping to keep it this way for a long time to come.
<grammarly-btn>When it comes to the expected lineups of the day, it is expected that Fellaini would finally be available for selection once again after his time on the sidelines due to an injury that was picked up. However, it is expected that Valencia would miss this game after undergoing surgery in recent weeks. For Bournemouth, there are still concerns over Josh King. The player got his ankle injury and had not played a part in victories against clubs like Fulham in recent weeks. It is unlikely that he would be back in time for this match, but he is expected to undergo medical assessments later this week.
Bournemouth would be hoping that the recent crisis which has rocked Manchester United in recent times would be enough to give them an edge at home in this match which is set to test them to their very limits. Manchester United would be hoping that their win against Everton is a sign of better things to come as they start their chase to meet up with those at the business end of the table. This match would be a crucial point in the seasons for both teams, and it would be quite intriguing to see how it all turns out.
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