Bournemouth vs Man Utd LIVE: Premier League latest score and goal updates

Fernandes in wonderful form as United prepare for another test at the Vitality Stadium (Picture: Getty) 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. Live Feed Sort: Newest first Oldest first Pinned Update March 20, 2026 6:46 pm Manchester United line-up Chris Davie Manchester United: Lammens, Dalot, Yoro, Maguire, Shaw, Mainoo, Casemiro, Amad, Fernandes, Cunha, Mbeumo.Subs: Bayindir, Fredricson, Malacia, Yoro, J. Fletcher, T. Fletcher, Lacey, Mantato, Obi March 20, 2026 8:03 pm Bournemouth 0-0 Manchester United Chris Davie 2 min: Early corner for Bournemouth but United clear easily. Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo try to counter but it’s snuffed out. March 20, 2026 8:00 pm Kick off – Bournemouth 0-0 Manchester United Chris Davie 1 min: We’re underway at the Vitality Stadium. March 20, 2026 7:57 pm The teams are heading out Chris Davie Both teams are heading out to the pitch, kick-off is just minutes away. March 20, 2026 7:52 pm Andoni Iraola speaking pre-match Chris Davie Andoni Iraola also speaking to Sky Sports before the game…On Bournemouth going ten games unbeaten: ‘I think it’s strange because ten games unbeaten is very difficult, but after the last draws, the feeling is not as good as it probably could be. We are now playing against a team that is in an even better run than us. It’s a high level game.’Turning draws into wins: ‘Today especially, we need to do everything. We’ve been not scoring but also not conceding goals. Today it’s going to be difficult to keep another clean sheet against United. They are very good offensively, the threats they have, I think we will need goals, not just one, more than one probably. Defensively… as much as we can, offensively… much better than the last games.’ March 20, 2026 7:50 pm Carrick speaking pre-match Chris Davie Michael Carrick speaks to Sky Sports ahead of kick-off…On finishing second: ‘We’re just taking it game by game. We’ve put ourselves in a decent position, we had a good result last week, coming to the break now, we want to finish on a high. We’ll see where that takes us after, the league has thrown up all sorts of different results and ups and downs. We’ll take it as it comes, tonight is a big enough game to focus on itself.’On the same starting XI: ‘I think [continuity helps]. Good results and good performances, consistency and the boys getting good rhythms are really important. We’ve had – all the way through – really strong impact coming off the bench to finish the game in different ways.’ March 20, 2026 7:43 pm Mainoo and Maguire return for England Chris Davie (PA) In case you missed the news today… Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire are both in England’s squad for the upcoming international break.Maguire has not been seen in an England shirt since November 2024 under Lee Carsley, while Mainoo’s last appearance for the Three Lions was against the Republic of Ireland in September 2024. March 20, 2026 7:31 pm Warm-ups Chris Davie (Getty) Manchester United will be just four points behind second-placed Manchester City if they beat Bournemouth tonight. March 20, 2026 7:24 pm Carrick steadying the ship Chris Davie (Getty) An interesting stat from Opta…Since Michael Carrick’s first Premier League game back with Manchester United in January, they have made the fewest changes to their starting XIs in the competition (10). March 20, 2026 7:17 pm Another Michael B. Jordan tribute at Bournemouth Chris Davie (PA Wire) If a statue wasn’t enough, Michael B. Jordan also has a plaque to celebrate his Oscar win. March 20, 2026 7:16 pm Oscar statue at Bournemouth Chris Davie Caption: Oscar statue outside the stadium honouring minority owner Michael B Jordan’s Oscar win before the Premier League match at the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth. Picture date: Friday March 20, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should (PA Wire) If you’re at the Vitality Stadium this evening and wondering what that Oscar statue is all about… it is to honour Michael B. Jordan’s Oscar win last weekend.Jordan is a minority owner of Bournemouth. March 20, 2026 7:06 pm Captain fantastic Chris Davie (Getty) Manchester United will be hoping Bruno Fernandes’ impressive form continues at the Vitality Stadium tonight. He has two goals and 10 assists in 11 games in 2026. March 20, 2026 7:03 pm Gearing up Chris Davie (Getty) A peek inside Manchester United’s dressing room… March 20, 2026 6:58 pm Two changes for Bournemouth Chris Davie Andoni Iraola makes two changes from the goalless draw with Burnley last Saturday.Alex Jimenez replaces Adam Smith at right-back, while Amine Adli is preferred to Junior Kroupi in attack. March 20, 2026 6:52 pm Unchanged for Manchester United Chris Davie Michael Carrick has stuck with the same starting XI from their 3-1 victory against Aston Villa at Old Trafford last weekend.The only swap in the entire squad sees 21-year-old centre-back Tyler Fredricson replace Noussair Mazraoui on the bench. March 20, 2026 6:48 pm Bournemouth line-up Chris Davie Bournemouth: Petrovic, Jimenez, Hill, Sensei, Truffert, Christie, Scott, Adli, Rayan, Tavernier, EvanilsonSubs: Mandas, Brooks, Gannon-Doak, Smith, Diakite, Kroupi, Unal, Toth, Milosavljevic March 20, 2026 6:41 pm Score prediction Chris Davie Alan Shearer gave Metro his Premier League predictions earlier today – here’s his verdict for Bournemouth vs Manchester United…This is a really good game and a tough one to predict. Man United could keep their run going after they bounced back really well from their defeat at Newcastle.I guess because of the situation that Michael Carrick has put Man United in, then they should go there with full belief and confidence. Away from home, they were really poor at Newcastle, but we’ll have to wait and see whether that’s something they need to look at. Michael Carrick has put them in a brilliant position for Champions League football, and I don’t expect them to get beaten against Bournemouth. I’m going to say a draw.Prediction – Draw March 20, 2026 6:38 pm Form guide Chris Davie 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 shortly… Chris Davie 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. March 20, 2026 6:31 pm How to watch Bournemouth vs Manchester United Chris Davie 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.