Michael Carrick watching from the dugout at Old Trafford
Michael Carrick watching from the dugout at Old Trafford
The matchday programme is available to pick up at Old Trafford, or you can order a copy online and have it delivered to your door.
Here, you can read Carrick’s column ahead of the 14:00 GMT kick-off…
“Manchester United is a truly great football club,” writes Michael.
“Our standards and values have been set out over generations and are very important to me.
“As a group, we have a duty to represent you in a manner that is befitting of those principles.
“Wednesday’s performance was extremely disappointing in many ways.
“Today, as we return to the Premier League to face Bournemouth, we have to show what we are all about.
“We all need to stick together, but we know that we absolutely have to do better for you, our incredible supporters, and our special football club.
“We know that, despite everyone’s frustrations, you’ll be at Old Trafford backing the team once again.
“Now, as a group, we need to put in a performance that your support deserves.”
Bruno Fernandes takes a corner against Man City
Bruno Fernandes takes a corner against Man City
IMPORANT INFORMATION
Match-going supporters are advised to plan ahead and allow additional time to their journey to and from Old Trafford.
TfGM began the next phase of major Metrolink improvement works on Monday 19 October, and it will last until Sunday 1 November.
There will be significant disruption across the network during this time; which will impact fans travelling to and from the stadium for our fixture against Bournemouth.
No tram services will be operating on the Altrincham, Eccles or Trafford Park lines. Services on the East Didsbury and Airport lines will be limited to Firswood, with no tram services running through to Manchester city centre.
To mitigate disruption, a programme of dedicated football shuttle buses will be available for supporters.
These will run in addition to usual Bee Network buses, which are being boosted, and all Bee Network tickets will be accepted on these services.
TfGM will also have staff on the ground at key interchange locations to support customers and provide travel advice throughout the day.
More information is available on the Bee Network website for pre-match and post-match travel, along with a dedicated Bee Network WhatsApp channel for real-time travel updates.
Baleba 20 back of shirt
Baleba 20 back of shirt
Xmas early gifting watch
Xmas early gifting watch
Matthijs de Ligt wearing the blue European training kit
Matthijs de Ligt wearing the blue European training kit
Bryan Mbeumo walking out at Old Trafford
Bryan Mbeumo walking out at Old Trafford