Man United's next five fixtures compared to rivals after Bournemouth defeat

The Reds' dismal 3-0 defeat saw them slip to 16th place, level on points with Crystal Palace. Michael Carrick benched captain Bruno Fernandes after he questioned his tactics in a brutal interview following the 4-1 loss to Como in midweek.

The tough games are coming thick and fast for United too with Stamford Bridge calling their name next. They then host Aston Villa before travelling to Anfield to face Liverpool after the international break. United host Brentford on November 28 and then travel to Newcastle a week later.

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With pressure continuing to grow on Carrick, fans will be questioning exactly what they can expect from their club moving forward. Here, Manchester Evening News has listed United's next five fixtures and how they compare to their Premier League rivals.

Chelsea (A) - October 31

Aston Villa (H) - November 8

Liverpool (A) - November 22

Brentford (H) - November 28

Newcastle (A) - December 2

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Brighton (H) - October 31

Nottingham Forest (A) - November 7

Fulham (H) - November 21

Arsenal (A) - November 29

Leeds (H) - December 2

Arsenal (H) - November 1

Crystal Palace (A) - November 8

Manchester United (H) - November 22

Everton (A) - November 29

Sunderland (H) - December 2

Liverpool (A) - November 1

Hull City (H) - November 7

Newcastle (A) - November 21

Manchester City (H) - November 29

Brentford (A) - December 2

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