Manchester United are gearing up for a crucial trip to the Vitality Stadium as they prepare to face Bournemouth on Friday evening.
The Red Devils are riding a wave of momentum under interim manager Michael Carrick, having suffered just one defeat in their last nine outings.
The Cherries have also steadied the ship impressively, losing just once in the league throughout 2026.
Here, we build a combined XI based on current form and availability of both sides.
Goalkeeper
Djordje Petrovic
Senne Lammens has been nothing short of a revelation for United, but Djordje Petrovic edges the spot after keeping three clean sheets in his last four league appearances.
Defence
Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Marcos Senesi, Adrien Truffert
Diogo Dalot takes the right-back spot thanks to his superior attacking output compared to Adam Smith.
Marcos Senesi has been one of the most underrated defenders in the league this season, consistently delivering top performances under the radar.
He slots seamlessly into the XI alongside the ever-reliable Harry Maguire, forming a solid central partnership.
There is a close battle between Luke Shaw and Adrien Truffert but the Bournemouth left-back gets the nod based on current form.
Midfield
Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes
Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes are making a strong case for inclusion in the Premier League Team of the Season. Their influence is simply too significant to ignore in any combined XI.
While Bournemouth have rotated their midfield options, Kobbie Mainoo stands out as the most balanced and composed partner for Casemiro in the centre.
Attack
Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha
Bournemouth have scored only one goal over the past month.
Three of their last four games have ended in goalless draws, highlighting their struggles in the final third. It is fair to say that United should rightly dominate the attack.
Benjamin Sesko has been in red-hot form under Carrick, netting five goals and firmly staking his claim as the starting number nine.
Matheus Cunha showed his clinical edge once again with a crucial strike against Aston Villa.
Bryan Mbeumo may have experienced a slight dip in form, but he remains the most dangerous attacking option on the right flank.