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Manchester United host AFC Bournemouth on Tuesday with a chance to move into the Premier League top three with Newcastle United up against leaders Arsenal. The Red Devils can already open up a five-point lead over Tottenham Hotspur after their home loss to Aston Villa on Sunday but the Magpies have played a game more and are only two points ahead of United. Erik ten Hag’s men are unbeaten in the league since a 3-1 loss away at Unai Emery’s Villa while Bournemouth have lost all three of their matches since returning to action post-FIFA World Cup without even scoring a single goal which included an EFL Cup exit.
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How to watch and odds
- Date: Tuesday, Jan. 3 | Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Old Trafford — Manchester, England
- TV: NBC Sports | Live stream: fuboTV (try for free)
- Odds: United -350; Draw: +450; Bournemouth +900 (via Caesars Sportsbook)
Featured Game | Manchester United vs. Bournemouth
Team news
United: Lisandro Martinez could return to the starting XI after he was back in training following Argentina’s World Cup final celebrations. Marcus Rashford’s goal-scoring cameo should see him recalled while Antony and Anthony Martial could both continue in attack. Luke Shaw may well move back to the left while Diogo Dalot’s hamstring problem could keep Aaron Wan-Bissaka in contention. Axel Tuanzebe remains out injured while Jadon Sancho and Scott McTominay are doubtful. Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof are likely to remain substitutes.
Bournemouth: Philip Billing is doubtful after picking up a hip injury vs. Crystal Palace. David Brooks and Neto are also expected to be unavailable while Ryan Fredericks, Junior Stanislas and Marcus Tavernier face races against time to make it for the Old Trafford trip. Siriki Dembele should replace Billing in the middle but expect Kieffer Moore and Dominic Solanke to lead the line together.
Prediction
This one should be a straightforward enough victory for the home side with the visitors struggling since the return to domestic action. Pick: United 2, Bournemouth 0.
