Premier League 2025-2026: Manchester United-Bournemouth, the likely lineups

The 16th day of the Premier League closes at 9 p.m. with the Old Trafford showdown between Manchester United and Bournemouth. After the poker handed to Wolverhampton, the Red Devils are looking for another win to hook Chelsea in fourth place. On the other side, the Cherries chase a success that has been missing for more than a month.

Amorim seems intent on confirming the set-up seen in recent outings, relying again on Diallo and former Milan man Dalot on the outsides, on either side of the central pair composed of Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes. In the three-quarter, space is given to Mbeumo and Cunha, supporting Mason Mount, the only forward. In defense, however, the absence of the injured Maguire and de Ligt’s less-than-optimal condition could open the door to a starting shirt for young Heaven.

On the Bournemouth front, confirmation between the posts for Petrovic, protected by the defensive quartet formed by Smith, Diakitè, Senesi and Truffert. In the middle of the field, Adams and Scott remain staples, while in the three-quarter will act Tavernieri, Brooks and the returning Semenyo, called upon to support Evanilson in the role of the only forward.

The team will be the only one in the middle of the field.

Probable lineups

Manchester United (3-4-2-1): Lammens; Heaven, Mazraoui, Shaw; Diallo, Fernandes, Casemiro, Dalot; Mbeumo, Cunha; Mount. Coach: Amorim.

Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Petrovic; Smith, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert; Adams, Scott; Tavernier, Brooks, Semenyo; Evanilson. Coach: Iraola