This match was abandoned on Sunday following the discovery of a suspicious package inside Old Trafford. As a result, the police and bomb squad had to be called in to inspect the package. A report released by Man United following the incident revealed that the surprise package was left in error after the training of dog handlers by a sub contractor. The club further explained that the package could not be detected by sniffer dogs during the routine pre-match search since it contained no explosives or other dangerous materials.
Now, back to the match of the day, Louis Van Gaal’s men need a miracle to secure a spot in next season’s Champions League. The Red Devils need to win by 19 goals and avoid conceding if they are to topple their rivals Man City from the fourth spot. The Citizens secured a one-all draw against Swansea at the Liberty Stadium, a result that put them three points ahead of Man Utd, and with a superior goal difference.
However, the Premier League giants have scored 46 goals this season, their lowest ever goal tally at the end of the season since 2004/05. With such a low goal-scoring record, many fans and pundits would not expect the Old Trafford outfit to pump 19 past Bournemouth.
Man Utd go into the final day having scored 46 PL goals - here are their totals/top scorers in the last 12 seasons pic.twitter.com/HjsInuFYEp
— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) May 15, 2016
Upon realizing that the club may not finish fourth after all, manager Louis Van Gaal, may decide to field a weaker squad in order to give his players enough time to rest ahead of their FA Cup clash against Crystal Palace on Saturday. On the other hand, Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe may decide to name a strong side to humiliate the hosts.
Man Utd’s only hope of participating in next season’s European competition lies in securing the fifth spot, a position currently occupied by Southampton with 63 points, same as LVG’s side. A win for the hosts will guarantee a fifth-place finish hence giving them the chance to participate in next year’s Europa League action.
On the other hand, The Cherries will be hoping to secure a win in order to increase the prize money they are entitled to by finishing 13th on the league table, rather than their current 16th place.
Team news
Man United
Marouane Fellaini is still suspended for this clash. Luke Shaw and Bastian Schweinsteiger are long-term injury absentees. Matteo Darmian is still unavailable for selection. Cameron Borthwick-Jackson could replace Marcos Rojo at the left-back. Ashley Young is also a doubt for this fixture.
Bournemouth
Tyron Mings, Adam Smith and Sylvain Distin are the only injury concerns for Eddie Howe.
Head to head
- Bournemouth 2-1 Manchester United (December 2015)
- Manchester United 1-0 Bournemouth (February 1989)
- Bournemouth 1-1 Manchester United (February 1989)
- Manchester United 3-0 Bournemouth (January 1985)
- Bournemouth 2-0 Manchester United (January 1984)
Match facts
- Bournemouth have lost five of their last seven league matches
- Man Utd have won six of their last seven home league games
- Man Utd need to win by 19 goals to topple City from the fourth spot
- The hosts have not lost any of their last seven league games at home
- Bournemouth have witnessed over 2.5 goals in their last four away games in the league
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