Matthijs de Ligt wearing the blue European training kit
Matthijs de Ligt wearing the blue European training kit
The Reds are without a win in seven games across all competitions and Michael Carrick has relayed a simple message: a much-improved performance and result is essential.
There is plenty of speculation around the line-up, too, after the boss used his pre-match press conference to highlight the importance of commitment, resilience and hard work.
How are you feeling about the big game, and who do you think will start?
Ahead of the 14:00 GMT kick-off, we invite you to play our United Predictions game in the app and share your opinions, all for the chance to win a signed shirt.
Bruno Fernandes takes a corner against Man City
Bruno Fernandes takes a corner against Man City
At the time of writing, we can reveal the majority of supporters are predicting the XI below, although it could change ahead of the 12:30 deadline to name the team.
Fans’ predicted line-up: Lammens; Yoro, De Ligt, Maguire, Dalot; Baleba, Tielemans; Amad, Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo.
WES BROWN’S PREDICTIONS
The 1999 and 2008 UEFA Champions League winner will appear on our Matchday Live broadcast, which you can watch from 12:30 via MUTV or YouTube.
Brown feels United will get the job done against a talented Bournemouth team and earn three crucial points in the Premier League. Check out his picks…
Line-up: Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Yoro, Mazraoui; Santos, Baleba, Tielemans; Amad, Mbeumo, Fernandes.
First scorer: Bryan Mbeumo
Correct score: United 2 Bournemouth 1
Player of the Match: Amad
United Women celebrate Andrea Medina goal v West Ham
United Women celebrate Andrea Medina goal v West Ham
UNITED WOMEN V MAN CITY
There is another massive game on Sunday: Eva Olid’s Reds host Manchester City at the Progress with Unity Stadium in Leigh at 18:00 GMT.
We’d like to remind you that our United Predictions game includes women’s fixtures for the first time this season – so what are you waiting for?
Make your predictions for the game now.
Baleba 20 back of shirt
Baleba 20 back of shirt
Xmas gifting with coffee cup
Xmas gifting with coffee cup
Michael Carrick standing straight at Old Trafford
Michael Carrick standing straight at Old Trafford
Bryan Mbeumo walking out at Old Trafford
Bryan Mbeumo walking out at Old Trafford