Bournemouth hold Manchester United at Old Trafford

This is the first match for Jose Mourinho’s side since their EFL Cup triumph over Southampton last Sunday.

Mourinho finds himself with more options than last week, with the return of Carrick to full use and possible comeback of Mkhitaryan giving him greater flexibility amongst his starting squad.

United began the second half putting Bournemouth under intense pressure, attempting to take advantage of having the extra man. It would the first time the Argentine has pulled on a United shirt since his controversial move to Manchester City in 2009.

Shaw had been out of United’s first-team picture for so long he may have questioned if he had any future at Old Trafford under Mourinho.

Winger Jordon Ibe is set to be back in contention following a knee problem. The loss of Callum Wilson to a long-term cruciate injury represents a huge blow for Howe.

This will be the fourth Premier League meeting between the sides, with United winning two of the previous three (L1).

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The 35-year-old has played his part in a very good spell in the Cup competitions for United since their last league fixture on Feb 11.

Cape Town – Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has praised the club’s supporters, calling them the most passionate fans he’s experienced in his career.

While Ibrahimovic looks like being a certain starter for this game, Mourinho might make a change or two from the team that played in the League Cup final.

Manchester United will finish the weekend at sixth regardless of other results around them.

While Valencia had dabbled in the trade under Ferguson and Moyes, it was Van Gaal – whose time in charge may come to be seen more favourably in hindsight – who converted him into a full-time right-back. The visitors, on the other hand, haven’t won a game in four and are slipping closer to the drop zone. “I think so. I couldn’t say definitely but pretty much”.