United welcome the Cherries to the Theatre of Dreams for a 20:00 GMT kick-off, having defeated Wolves 1-0 away on New Year's Eve.
Ahead of the upcoming clash against Gary O'Neil's team, Erik sat down with club media to discuss the threat the south coast side pose.
The Dutchman also reflected on 2022, looked forward to the new year and spoke about his plans for the January window, among other topics.
Read on to find out what Erik said in his exclusive Matchday Q&A...
When looking back at 2022, what are the high points that stand out – winning the title at Ajax for example, becoming United manager or any particular wins?