Casemiro scored the winner in Manchester United’s last away win at Bournemouth in the Premier League almost three years ago. The Brazilian veteran will be looking to replicate his heroics at the Vitality Stadium.
Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3-1 last time out and will be looking for a similar result when they travel to Bournemouth on Friday night.
Michael Carrick’s side faces Bournemouth, who have drawn their last four consecutive matches to remain unbeaten in their last 10 Premier League matches.
The last team to get the better of Bournemouth was Arsenal on 3 January. A victory for United would give the Red Devils a major boost in the race for Champions League qualification.
Casemiro scored Man Utd’s last away winner at Bournemouth
You would have to go back as far as May 2023 for United’s last away win at Bournemouth in the Premier League.
United were in a top-four race at the time when Casemiro’s stunning overhead kick gave Erik ten Hag’s side the edge in a narrow Premier League victory.
That was United’s last away winner against Bournemouth, but hopefully that changes this weekend.
The win meant United needed just one point from their final two league games against Chelsea and Fulham to secure Champions League football for the forthcoming campaign.
United are back in the hunt for Champions League qualification, and a win over Bournemouth on Friday would help strengthen Carrick’s grip on a top four finish.
As things stand, United are third with three more points than fourth-placed Aston Villa and five clear of Liverpool.
Casemiro will be aiming to continue his revival in the centre of the pitch after scoring his seventh goal of the season, which is the most he has scored in any season for the club.
Six of Casemiro’s goals have come from set pieces, so Bournemouth will need to be alert to his aerial threat.
It was argued on United In Focus that Casemiro would play a key role against Villa before scoring the opener. We are predicting a similar outcome when United take on the Cherries.
Casemiro is leaving United at the end of the season, but that hasn’t stopped the Stretford End from singing about wanting him to stay for another season.
Leny Yoro lifted the lid on the United dressing room wanting Casemiro to stay this summer.
Casemiro record against Bournemouth
Casemiro has played against Bournemouth five times since signing for United.
Just two of those games ended in victory, while three were draws.
That means Casemiro is unbeaten against Bournemouth as well as being the last United player to score an away winner against the side.
Casemiro has scored a total of three goals against Bournemouth.
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