Manchester United are looking to tighten their grip on third place when they take on Bournemouth in tonight’s Premier League action.
After that setback against Newcastle United, Michael Carrick’s side responded emphatically at home to Aston Villa last weekend with Bruno Fernandes again at the heart of things.
With Chelsea and Liverpool also dropping points last weekend, United can move six points clear of the chasing pack tonight – and move within four of second place Manchester City who are preoccupied with the Carabao Cup this weekend.
The reverse fixture between these two was a chaotic thriller at Old Trafford, finishing 4-4 in November. But be warned, three of Bournemouth last four games have finished goalless.
Metro’s LIVE matchday blog will bring you all the build-up, confirmed team news and starting XIs, goal updates and minute-by-minute coverage.
March 20, 2026 6:38 pm
Manchester United head into this game off the back of a 3-1 win at home to Aston Villa last Sunday.
Michael Carrick’s side have won four, drawn one and lost one of their last six Premier League games.
Bournemouth, meanwhile, have drawn four Premier League games in a row and their most recent result was a goalless stalemate away to Burnley last Saturday.
March 20, 2026 6:34 pm
Team news should land at 6.45pm but we know Manchester United will be without Lisandro Martinez, Patrick Dorgu and Matthijs de Ligt are out due to injury.
Bournemouth will be without Tyler Adams, Julio Soler, Lewis Cook and Justin Kluivert.
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You can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League with streaming also available through the Sky Go app and NOW TV for subscribers.
March 20, 2026 6:30 pm
Bournemouth vs Manchester United kicks off tonight (Friday, 20 March) at 8pm.
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