Manchester United transfer news LIVE Bournemouth vs Man Utd early team news plus Rashford latest

Manchester United are back in action this afternoon in the Premier League against Bournemouth as Erik ten Hag's side aim to take another step towards sealing Champions League qualification.

United go into the encounter at the Vitality Stadium aiming for another three points on their quest to be back in Europe's top club competition next campaign. They sit fourth as things stand behind third-placed Newcastle United.

United are just a point behind a resurgent Liverpool side. However, Erik ten Hag's men have the advantage of a game in hand over Jurgen Klopp's outfit.

For the clash, United will have to wait and see if top scorer Marcus Rashford is fit enough to be involved. He has trained this week after recovering from injury but has reported an illness.

The encounter at the Vitality Stadium kicks off at 3pm this afternoon and is United's final away game of the top-flight campaign.

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The City Ground, April 16. Manchester United were in town needing points in their fight for Champions League football.

Erik ten Hag's side prevailed 2-0 thanks to goals from Antony and Diogo Dalot to claim an important three points. The result lifted the Reds to third, with a three-point cushion on Newcastle in fourth and 15 to Liverpool.

Fast forward a month and those two clubs have reeled United in as the trio battle for two Champions League places. Ten Hag and Co have their destiny in their own hands but defeat on the south coast against Bournemouth would pile the pressure on the remaining home games with Chelsea and Fulham.

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