Bournemouth – Manchester United

Bournemouth host Manchester United in what promises to be a pivotal clash in the lower reaches of the table, with the Cherries sitting 15th on three points after three draws and a loss, their goal tally sitting at six for and seven against. United arrive in Bournemouth with a marginally better record, 13th with four points from a win, a draw and two defeats, and an even goal difference of seven each. The game offers Bournemouth a chance to turn three hard‑earned draws into a vital win and climb out of the relegation zone, while United will be looking to close the gap to the teams above them and build momentum after a mixed start. Both sides will be keen to improve their goal differences, which could prove decisive as the season progresses.