Manchester United host Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon, looking to end a seven-match winless run across all competitions.
Michael Carrick’s side are 13th in the Premier League with seven points from seven games, having won one, drawn four and lost two. United go into the weekend on the back of a 4-1 defeat to Como in the Champions League, with Carrick’s position under increasing scrutiny, though he is set to remain in charge for Sunday’s match. Sky Sports has described Sunday’s game as “pivotal” for Carrick, who intends to conduct his usual pre-match preparations despite the speculation surrounding his position, with United winless in their last six meetings with Sunday’s visitors (D4 L2).
Manchester United team news
Manuel Ugarte, Luke Shaw, Benjamin Sesko, Patrick Dorgu and Kobbie Mainoo are all unavailable through injury, with Mainoo targeting a return for the trip to Chelsea at the end of the month. Ayden Heaven, Marcus Rashford and Lisandro Martinez all missed the Como defeat but could be available for selection, while Leny Yoro returns after serving a European suspension.
Matheus Cunha and Noussair Mazraoui were both substituted at half-time against Como and are unlikely to retain their starting places. Diogo Dalot could shift to left-back as a result, with Yoro operating at right-back. Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba are expected to continue in central midfield, with Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes and Rashford supporting Bryan Mbeumo in attack. Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt are set to continue as the centre-back pairing in front of goalkeeper Senne Lammens.
Manchester United predicted lineup
Manchester United possible starting XI (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Yoro, Maguire, De Ligt, Dalot; Tielemans, Baleba; Amad, Fernandes, Rashford; Mbeumo
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League match kicks off at 14:00 BST on Sunday, 25 October 2026.
How to watch Manchester United vs Bournemouth?
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK.
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