Preview: Bournemouth host a resurgent Manchester United on Friday eveningShareBournemouth welcome Manchester United to the Vitality Stadium as they look to end their winless run.By Ross KilvingtonThe Cherries have drawn each of their previous four Premier League matches, with the club currently occupying 10th place.United, on the other hand, sit third and are well on course to qualify for the Champions League next season.Draws have been Bournemouth’s downfall this seasonBournemouth have drawn nearly 50% of their Premier League matches this term (14/30), securing just nine wins in the process.Indeed, only six clubs have registered fewer victories than the Cherries and they occupy 15th-20th in the standings.Despite that, Andoni Iraola’s side remain only eight points adrift of Liverpool in eighth and a winning run could see them vault up the table.Bournemouth are unbeaten in 10 league games but haven’t won a league game since February 10, drawing their four subsequent matches heading into this clash.Having scored just twice during those games, Iraola will need his men to step up in order to break down a stubborn United side.They did score four at Old Trafford in December, yet, only took a point from the game.Michael Carrick has Manchester United dreaming of the promised landNot even the most ardent United supporter would have believed a third place finish was possible a few months ago, but here we are.Michael Carrick has done a wonderful job since arriving on an interim basis following the sacking of Ruben Amorim.Seven wins from nine has the Red Devils dreaming of the Champions League. Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham have all been defeated during this wonderful run of form recently.The loss to Newcastle has been the only blemish, but with just eight matches to go this season, a return to the promised land of Champions League football is looking increasingly likely.If so, will Carrick be appointed as permanent manager? That remains to be seen.Team newsIraola will be without the likes of Justin Kluivert, Lewis Cook, Tyler Adams and Julio Soler for this clash because of injury.Those are the only four injury issues, however, for the Cherries as they seek a first win since mid-February.Carrick’s main injury absentees concern the defence. Lisandro Martínez remains out for the foreseeable future due to a calf issue.Patrick Dorgu and Matthijs De Ligt won’t return until the middle of April due to hamstring and back injuries respectively.Recent H2H resultsPredictionUnited have only won once at the Vitality since 2018, with that victory coming in May 2023.Incidentally, that was the last time the Red Devils managed to get the better of Bournemouth and Carrick will be keen to end this three-year winless drought against the south coast side.As such, expect the United boss to unleash a strong starting XI, especially as a win will put pressure on those around them in the table.Bournemouth will provide a threat and wont want to end their ten-game unbeaten run. Expect the away side to emerge with all three points though.(Cover image from IMAGO)You can follow all the games from the Premier League on FotMob in the 2025/26 season – with in-depth stat coverage, including xG, shot maps, and player ratings. Download the free app here.Preview: Bournemouth host a resurgent Manchester United on Friday eveningBournemouth welcome Manchester United to the Vitality Stadium as they look to end their winless run.By Ross KilvingtonThe Cherries have drawn each of their previous four Premier League matches, with the club currently occupying 10th place.United, on the other hand, sit third and are well on course to qualify for the Champions League next season.Draws have been Bournemouth’s downfall this seasonBournemouth have drawn nearly 50% of their Premier League matches this term (14/30), securing just nine wins in the process.Indeed, only six clubs have registered fewer victories than the Cherries and they occupy 15th-20th in the standings.Despite that, Andoni Iraola’s side remain only eight points adrift of Liverpool in eighth and a winning run could see them vault up the table.Bournemouth are unbeaten in 10 league games but haven’t won a league game since February 10, drawing their four subsequent matches heading into this clash.Having scored just twice during those games, Iraola will need his men to step up in order to break down a stubborn United side.They did score four at Old Trafford in December, yet, only took a point from the game.Michael Carrick has Manchester United dreaming of the promised landNot even the most ardent United supporter would have believed a third place finish was possible a few months ago, but here we are.Michael Carrick has done a wonderful job since arriving on an interim basis following the sacking of Ruben Amorim.Seven wins from nine has the Red Devils dreaming of the Champions League. Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham have all been defeated during this wonderful run of form recently.The loss to Newcastle has been the only blemish, but with just eight matches to go this season, a return to the promised land of Champions League football is looking increasingly likely.If so, will Carrick be appointed as permanent manager? That remains to be seen.Team newsIraola will be without the likes of Justin Kluivert, Lewis Cook, Tyler Adams and Julio Soler for this clash because of injury.Those are the only four injury issues, however, for the Cherries as they seek a first win since mid-February.Carrick’s main injury absentees concern the defence. Lisandro Martínez remains out for the foreseeable future due to a calf issue.Patrick Dorgu and Matthijs De Ligt won’t return until the middle of April due to hamstring and back injuries respectively.Recent H2H resultsPredictionUnited have only won once at the Vitality since 2018, with that victory coming in May 2023.Incidentally, that was the last time the Red Devils managed to get the better of Bournemouth and Carrick will be keen to end this three-year winless drought against the south coast side.As such, expect the United boss to unleash a strong starting XI, especially as a win will put pressure on those around them in the table.Bournemouth will provide a threat and wont want to end their ten-game unbeaten run. Expect the away side to emerge with all three points though.(Cover image from IMAGO)You can follow all the games from the Premier League on FotMob in the 2025/26 season – with in-depth stat coverage, including xG, shot maps, and player ratings. Download the free app here.