Overview
- The Premier League fixture is set for Sunday, 25 October at Old Trafford with a 14:00 GMT kick‑off and live coverage on Sky Sports Main Event.
- United arrive under pressure after a 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como that extended their winless run and intensified scrutiny of manager Michael Carrick.
- Manchester United sit 13th with seven points from seven league games and will be without Benjamin Sesko, Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw according to Official Fantasy Premier League injury listings.
- Bournemouth have six points and come into the match on a high after a 2-0 league win over Sunderland and a 3-0 Europa League victory over AC Milan, with Eli Junior Kroupi back in training but Alex Scott and Julián Araujo still sidelined.
- Pre-match coverage is divided on outcomes: some previews predict a narrow United win while others back the 'both teams to score' market based on United’s attacking moments and defensive uncertainty.