Manchester United vs Bournemouth will be the final game on Matchday 16 of the 2025/26 Premier League season as the Red Devils look to maintain their march towards the top 4 of the Premier League table in what should be a thrilling clash at Old Trafford on Monday, December 15.
The Manchester United vs Bournemouth clash should be a highly entertaining match at the Theatre of Dreams. Both sides are determined to get big wins and gain three points. Manchester United look to end their two-match winless run at Old Trafford, while Bournemouth look to reignite themselves with a dominant victory on the road.
Match Details
Old Trafford
Manchester, England
Monday, December 15
20:00 BST
Determined Manchester United Look To Amplify Winning Momentum Against Stubborn Bournemouth
Manchester United vs Bournemouth should be a pretty eventful clash because of the attacking quality of both sides and how eager both will be to get a big win heading into the Christmas period.
Manchester United are coming off a dominant win over Wolves, but they are winless in their last two home matches and are really eager to put an end to that barren run as well. A win for Manchester United could help them move closer to the Premier League top four and maintain their dream of securing a Champions League place.
However, Bournemouth are really hungry for a win as they’re on a six-match winless streak, in the Premier League and will hope to put an end to that to move closer to the top 10.
Manchester United have had a pretty wobbly head-to-head record against Bournemouth, managing only one win in their last five matches against the Cherries, and they hope to end that with a convincing win at Old Trafford.
Can Matheus Cunha Regain Goalscoring Form To Blow Away Bournemouth at Old Trafford?
Matheus Cunha had a pretty good homecoming for Manchester United in their recent win over Wolves at Molineux, providing his first assist in the Premier League for the Red Devils.
He’ll now be determined to pick up his form with a clinical performance at Old Trafford against Bournemouth to ensure that Man United are able to back to winning wayts at their home stadium.
Cunha has only scored one goal in the 2025/26 Premier League so far, which came in the win over Brighton at Old Trafford!
He is assuming the No.9 role at Manchester United in the absence of Benjamin Sesko, but the Brazilian forward has to be more clinical with his work in the final third. He will need to be more efficient with his positioning inside the box and take his chances by converting chances clinically to help the Red Devils get a big win.
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Unpredictable Antoine Semenyo Determined To Light Up Old Trafford for Bournemouth
Antoine Semenyo is likely to play his final match for Bournemouth against Manchester United before needing to leave to play in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Bournemouth winger has been one of the sharpest wingers in the Premier League this season, with six goals and three assists to his name in 14 matches. However, Semenyo has not been able to get a single goal contribution in the last seven Premier League appearances and needs something special to rediscover his swagger.
The Ghanaian winger will look to torment the Red Devils’ defenders with his speedy forward runs and burst his way into the danger zones in the final third. He will also look to be prolific in the final third, setting up chances with clever passes and also finishing them off in clinical fashion to help Bournemouth get a much-needed win.
Manchester United vs Bournemouth Injuries
Manchester United injuries: Harry Maguire, Matthijs de Ligt, Benjamin Sesko (doubtful)
Bournemouth injuries: Ben Gannon-Doak, Velijko Milosavljevic, Ryan Christie, Lewis Cook (suspended), Tyler Adams, Marco Senesi (doubtful)
Manchester United vs Bournemouth Predicted Lineups
Knowing the importance of the Manchester United vs Bournemouth clash, here we look at the Manchester United vs Bournemouth predicted lineups for this upcoming clash.
Manchester United predicted XI: Senne Lammens, Leny Yoro, Ayden Heaven, Luke Shaw, Amad Diallo, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot, Mason Mount, Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha
Bournemouth predicted XI: Djordje Petrovic, Adam Smith, Bafode Diakhite, James Hill, Adrien Truffert, Alex Scott, Alex Jimenez, Marcus Tavernier, Justin Kluivert, Antoine Semenyo, Evanilson
Main Photo
Credit: IMAGO / Focus Images
Recording Date: 06.12.2025
