Manchester United head to the south coast with their Premier League struggles getting worse by the week.
Ruben Amorim's men have stumbled badly, losing three and drawing one of their last four outings in the English top-flight.
While a brief reprieve arrived with their Europa League quarterfinal triumph over Lyon, United's domestic fortunes continue to nosedive, leaving them languishing in 15th place following a pathetic loss to Wolves, though they are in no immediate danger of being dragged into a relegation battle.
On the other hand, Bournemouth, who still harbor ambitions of securing European football, have hit a rough patch themselves.
The Cherries have managed just a single win in their last seven Premier League games but will fancy their chances against United, having dismantled them 3-0 at Old Trafford earlier this season.
A goalless stalemate at Crystal Palace last time out extended Bournemouth's unbeaten streak to three matches, though it also meant they have now tasted victory just once in their last seven across all competitions.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Bournemouth vs. Man United live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:
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What time does Bournemouth vs. Man United kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England and kicks off on Sunday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
Date | Kickoff time | |
Atlantic Time | Sun, Apr. 27 | 10:00 a.m. |
Eastern Time | Sun, Apr. 27 | 9:00 a.m. |
Central Time | Sun, Apr. 27 | 8:00 a.m. |
Mountain Time | Sun, Apr. 27 | 7:00 a.m. |
Pacific Time | Sun, Apr. 27 | 6:00 a.m. |
Bournemouth vs. Man United lineups, predicted starting 11, team news
Justin Kluivert returned from injury last time out, and they could get Luis Sinisterra back in this match too as the Cherries continue to get healthy. Sinisterra has been out for quite a bit and could need some time to ramp up his full match fitness.
That would leave just the two long-term absentees Enes Unal and Ryan Christie on the sidelines, with the rest of the squad potentially available for selection.
Bournemouth predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Kepa (GK) — Smith, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez — Scott, Adams — Semenyo, Kluivert, Tavernier — Evanilson.
Injured: Sinisterra (hamstring, doubt), Unal (ACL), Christie (groin).
Suspended: None.
If Amorim decides to rotate the squad like he did last time out in the Premier League, it could mean multiple fringe players in the XI for this match. Young players like Tyler Fredricson and Harry Amass could be in line for more playing time, as both stood out in the recent defeat to Wolves.
It remains to be seen how much regular starters like Bruno Fernandes will be involved, knowing big European matches loom in just a few days' time.
Manchester United are hoping to have defender Matthijs de Ligt back soon from his foot injury, and while that may not come here, they're expecting to have the Dutchman on the field for the Europa League semifinals. They are still without long-term absentees Amad Diallo, Lisandro Martinez, and Joshua Zirkzee, while Toby Collyer is still waiting to make his return.
Man United predicted XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Onana (GK) — Yoro, Maguire, Mazraoui — Dalot, Casemiro, Ugarte, Dorgu — Fernandes, Garnacho — Hojlund.
Injured: de Ligt (ankle, doubt), Diallo (ankle), L. Martinez (ACL), Zirkzee (hamstring), Collyer (knock).
Suspended: None.
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times in ET
Saturday, April 26
- Chelsea vs. Everton (7:30 a.m.)
- Brighton & Hove Albion vs. West Ham United (10:00 a.m.)
- Newcastle United vs. Ipswich Town (10:00 a.m.)
- Southampton vs. Fulham (10:00 a.m.)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Leicester City (10:00 a.m.)
Sunday, April 27
- AFC Bournemouth vs. Manchester United (9:00 a.m.)
- Liverpool vs. Tottenham Hotspur (11:30 a.m.)