Manchester United vs Bournemouth: Form Guide

Bournemouth travel to Old Trafford on Tuesday night, a ground that Erik ten Hag has turned back into a fortress in recent times.

Manchester United have lost twice and drawn once at home in all competitions since the Dutchman took over, however have won all of their last five Premier League fixtures. Here is how the form of both teams looks going into the game:

Manchester United – W, W, W, W, W

Ten Hag’s Reds are flying into this tie high on confidence, with five wins from their last five fixtures. In these five games, United have scored 12 goals and could have even scored more, proving just how well the Dutch manager has his side playing right now.

They have also showcased the ability to grind out tough wins, evidenced by the victories over both Fulham and Wolves, and will be heavy favourites for this tie.

This is the squad’s best run under Ten Hag so far, with Marcus Rashford a particular standout of the last few fixtures with his encapsulating performances from the left wing.

Bournemouth – L, L, L, W, W

Whilst United go into this tie flying high, Bournemouth would struggle to go into it with worse form having lost each of their last three games.

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Two wins against Everton – one in the cup and one in the league – prior to the World Cup are their only victories from the last five. Since the World Cup ended, they have been knocked out of the EFL Cup by Newcastle before being dismantled away to Chelsea and losing at home to Crystal Palace.

They currently have the worst defensive record in the league, having conceded more goals than any other side this season (36).