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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-20T07:26:34.000Z",
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  "tags": [
    "Football",
    "Sport",
    "AFC Bournemouth",
    "Benjamin Sesko",
    "Manchester United",
    "Michael Carrick",
    "Premier League",
    "Bournemouth",
    "Aston Villa",
    "Liverpool",
    "Chelsea",
    "Champions League",
    "Lisandro Martinez has missed United’s last five games",
    "The Dutchman has not played since the victory over Crystal Palace at the end of November",
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  "textContent": "Sesko hoping to return to the starting XI today (Picture: Getty Images)\n\nManchester United remain without options at the back when they take on Bournemouth in Premier League action tonight.\n\nMichael Carrick’s sit three points clear in third place ahead of Aston Villa, Liverpool and Chelsea and can take a huge step towards Champions League qualification in what is their final game before the international break.\n\nLisandro Martinez has missed United’s last five games due to a calf problem and will miss out again tonight although Carrick is confident the Argentina international will be available again after the international break.\n\nMatthijs de Ligt is no closer to a return, however.\n\nThe Dutchman has not played since the victory over Crystal Palace at the end of November with a problematic back injury completely derailing his season.\n\nUnited have offered no real timeline for his return with suggestions on Thursday he may have no further role to play this season.\n\nPatrick Dorgu has not played since his thrilling afternoon at the Emirates in January with a hamstring injury ruling him out that day.\n\n##  Your football fix\n\n**Metro** 's Head of Sport James Goldman delivers punchy analysis, transfer talk and his take on the week's biggest stories direct to your inbox every week.\n\nSign up here, it's an open goal.\n\nIt had been hoped he might be available after the international break but Carrick suggested this week he is ‘a bit further down the line’ with no date on his return just yet.\n\n## Man Utd XI to face Bournemouth – Metro prediction\n\nLeny Yoro is expected to keep his place in the side alongside Harry Maguire in the absence of Martinez.\n\nBenjamin Sesko returned to the bench last time out against Aston Villa but still popped up with a goal. He should be in line for another start.\n\n## Bournemouth vs Man Utd TV channel, live stream and kick-off time\n\nBournemouth vs Man Utd kicks off tonight at 8pm.\n\nYou can watch the match live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event with streaming also available through the Sky Go app and NOW TV for subscribers.\n\nComment now Comments \nAdd Metro as a Preferred Source on Google\nAdd as preferred source\n",
  "title": "Bournemouth vs Man Utd: Predicted lineup today and confirmed team news"
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