Man Utd XI vs Bournemouth: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today
Bruno Fernandes is as Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is expected to start against Bournemouth today, despite publicly criticising manager Michael Carrick.
Man Utd welcome the Cherries to Old Trafford this afternoon, seeking to clinch just their second Premier League victory of the season.
However, United are in woeful form currently. The 4-1 loss to Como in the Champions League in midweek extended their winless run to seven games across all competitions and massively increased the pressure on Carrick.
Despite the noise around Carrick’s future, t understands he is set to remain in charge against Bournemouth and will conduct Friday’s pre-match press conference as usual.
Kobbie Mainoo is still a week or so away from returning from a knock that has sidelined him since the 1-1 draw with Tottenham, joining Luke Shaw, Benjamin Sesko, Patrick Dorgu, Manuel Ugarte and Tom Heaton in the treatment room.
In a boost for Carrick though, Leny Yoro is available again after serving a European ban. The Frenchman had started every game following the autumn international break and could earn an immediate recall, potentially partnering Harry Maguire in central defence after Matthijs de Ligt looked rusty on his first start in nearly a year.
United captain Fernandes was publicly critical of Carrick’s tactics in Italy, so may return to his natural No10 role after operating as a false nine against both Leeds and Como. He is not expected to be dropped or punished for his explosive comments in midweek.
Joshua Zirkzee could be rewarded with a rare Premier League start after scoring a consolation goal as a substitute on Wednesday night, with Matheus Cunha paying the price for an ineffective 45 minutes for which he was hauled off at the break.
Predicted Manchester United XI vs Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Dalot, Yoro, Maguire, Mazraoui; Baleba, Tielemans; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Amad; Zirkzee
Mainoo, Shaw, Sesko, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaton, Martinez, Rashford
Time and date: 2pm GMT on Sunday October 25, 2026
How to watch: Sky Sports
Man Utd 11/10, Bournemouth 21/10, Draw 5/2
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