Man United's next five fixtures compared to Premier League rivals
Man United's next five fixtures compared to Premier League rivals

Manchester United have five demanding Premier League matches ahead as they hover just above the relegation zone following a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon.

The loss dropped United to 16th place, level on points with Crystal Palace. Manager Michael Carrick left captain Bruno Fernandes on the bench after the midfielder questioned his tactics in an interview following the 4-1 defeat to Como in midweek.

United's upcoming run

United's next fixture is an away trip to Chelsea on October 31, followed by a home game against Aston Villa on November 8. After the international break, they travel to Anfield to face Liverpool on November 22, then host Brentford on November 28 and visit Newcastle on December 2.

With pressure mounting on Carrick, supporters are questioning what to expect from the club in the coming weeks.

How rivals' schedules compare

Manchester City face Brighton (H) on October 31, Nottingham Forest (A) on November 7, Fulham (H) on November 21, Arsenal (A) on November 29 and Leeds (H) on December 2.

Liverpool host Arsenal on November 1, travel to Crystal Palace on November 8, welcome Manchester United on November 22, visit Everton on November 29 and host Sunderland on December 2.

Arsenal play Liverpool (A) on November 1, Hull City (H) on November 7, Newcastle (A) on November 21, Manchester City (H) on November 29 and Brentford (A) on December 2.