Man Utd vs Bournemouth: The 'Red Devils' vent their anger.

(Baonghean.vn) - The defeat in the Manchester derby against rivals Man City has put a lot of pressure on Mourinho's team. Facing a weaker opponent like Bournemouth at this time is a perfect opportunity for Lukaku and his teammates to vent their anger.

Speaking after the match between Man Utd and Man City ended, manager Mourinho still tried to justify the victory by blaming the referee in an attempt to downplay his opponent's win.

"The Special One" asserted: "You can talk about anything you want. Statistics, passing, ball control, but we were clearly denied a penalty. Actually, you'd expect Man City to score two beautiful, classy goals, as their manager often says. They controlled the ball, but frankly, the two most significant saves by the goalkeepers were both made by Ederson."

Coach Mourinho is always like that whenever his team loses. However, this time the Portuguese strategist's verbal attacks backfired, even as he tried to draw the attention of fans to the clash between the two teams in the Man City dressing room.

Unfortunately, manager Mourinho couldn't get the result he wanted. That scuffle only highlighted the pain and bitterness of the home team's defeat. Manchester United looked like a wounded animal.

Manchester United players showed their disappointment after the defeat to Manchester City. Photo: Internet

Unable to vent their anger on Pep Guardiola's team, the "Red Devils" had no choice but to take their frustration and anger out on their rivals Bournemouth. A victory would temporarily relieve the pressure on Mourinho and his players, and the three points would also allow Man Utd to continue chasing their rivals Man City in the league table.

With an 11-point lead and the season not even halfway through, Manchester United still have a good chance of winning the 2017/2018 Premier League title. Their immediate task is to beat Bournemouth in this match.

Even without a detailed analysis, the difference between Mourinho's team and their opponents is obvious. Against a Bournemouth side currently on a four-match winless streak (3 draws, 1 loss) and languishing at the bottom of the league table (14th place), victory is almost certainly within Lukaku and his teammates' grasp.

Besides the advantages of good form (winning 4 out of their last 5 Premier League matches), a superior squad, and a much better head-to-head record (Man Utd won 2 and drew 1 in the 4 meetings between the two teams), the "Red Devils" also have the advantage of playing at home.

Bournemouth is an easy target for the "Red Devils" right now. Photo: Internet

It's worth remembering that the 1-2 defeat against Man City was the first loss for Mourinho's team at Old Trafford after a run of 40 consecutive unbeaten matches in all competitions. Under the Portuguese strategist's leadership, the "Theatre of Dreams" is a fortress that is not easily breached.

Therefore, Bournemouth's trip to Old Trafford this time is almost certainly doomed to a crushing defeat. Eddie Howe's team will be nothing more than a target for Lukaku, Martial, Rashford, and others to unleash their fury.

Even before the ball has been kicked, most experts and fans are already anticipating a merciless massacre by the "Red Devils" against the unfortunate Bournemouth. Old Trafford will be as noisy as before, and the pain of losing to Man City will be a thing of the past.

Let's wait and see how many goals Man Utd will score against Bournemouth in the match taking place at 3 AM on December 14th (Vietnam time).

Thanh Hung