Manchester United will be aiming to take another step towards qualification for next season's Champions League when they take on Bournemouth.
United head to the Vitality Stadium for their final way game of the Premier League season. United sit fourth in the top-flight table heading into the weekend's action.
Erik ten Hag's side are only behind Newcastle United, who sit third, on goal difference. Both teams are a point ahead of fifth-placed Liverpool and have a game in hand on Jurgen Klopp's side.
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For the Cherries, they have sealed their Premier League status for next season, following promotion from the Championship last campaign. Gary O'Neil's side are 14th as things stand on 39 points.
Here are the pundits' predictions for United's trip to Bournemouth:
Chris Sutton (BBC Sport)
"At the start of the season, Manchester United would have taken being in fourth place with three games to go, let alone with the Carabao Cup in the bag and the FA Cup final to come.
"Their away form has become a bit of a concern but I do think the fact Bournemouth are safe from the drop will help Erik ten Hag's side here.
"I have been really impressed by the Cherries and I have been wrong about them so many times that I don't want to just write them off again - but you can probably guess what I am going to say next.
"I am going with United to win, because of what is at stake for them. Two wins from their last three games will guarantee a top-four finish and they will be desperate to get over the line, with Liverpool in form and on their tail. It won't be easy, but I am backing United to get one of them here."
Sutton's prediction: Bournemouth 1-2 Manchester United
Mark Lawrenson (PaddyPower)
"Manchester United need to win this one. Bournemouth are safe, they’ve had a really good season but Man United have got three games left and they know they can’t afford any slip-ups the way Liverpool are going just behind them in the table."
Lawrenson's prediction: Bournemouth 0-2 Manchester United
Paul Merson (Sportskeeda)
"Manchester United have to win this one and that will make this game entertaining to watch. Bournemouth have done great and they are safe now. I think that plays into Manchester United's hands because the Red Devils have something to play for and the Cherries don’t. Having said that, I still think this will be a hard game for Man United.
"If it's a draw, then it'll put a lot of pressure on Erik ten Hag. They don't want to be playing Chelsea with a Champions League spot on the line. I wouldn't be surprised if this ended in a draw but I expect them to get this one over the line and take a huge step towards Champions League qualification."
Merson's prediction: Bournemouth 0-1 Manchester United
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