Manchester United kick off Premier League matchday 31 with a trip to the South Coast to take on Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Friday evening.
United claimed a 3-1 victory over Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday, strengthening their grip on third place.
On the other hand, Bournemouth were held to a goalless draw by relegation-bound Burnley.
Match preview
United produced a brilliant display against Villa. They have now picked up 13 points from their last six games, a tally only bettered by Manchester City and Arsenal.
However, United have collected just nine points from their last six away games. Also, the Red Devils have drawn their last two league games at Bournemouth.
Manager Michael Carrick have dismissed concerns about his side’s struggles on the road, but statistics suggest that an improvement is needed.
Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last 10 top-flight games — the longest record in the division. However, six of those ended in a draw.
Across their last six home matches, Andoni Iraola’s side have collected nine points from a possible 18.
Bournemouth trail seventh-placed Brentford by four points, remaining in the European qualification race. A win here would help their pursuit.
There have been several dramatic encounters between the Red Devils and the Cherries, and Friday’s meeting could produce another.
Team news
Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de Ligt, and Patrick Dorgu will sit this one out, while Noussair Mazraoui is doubtful due to illness.
Mason Mount could make his first appearance since the 2-0 win over City in January. He was unused substitute against Villa.
Tyler Adams, Julio Soler, Lewis Cook, and Justin Kluivert have all been ruled out for the hosts.
Prediction
We fancy Man United to win 3-1.
Stats from whoscored.com & transfermarkt.com