AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Casemiro’s strike gave Manchester United the victory
Midfielder Casemiro scored a brilliant acrobatic volley to give Manchester United a 1-0 Premier League win at Bournemouth on Saturday that took them closer to Champions League football next season.
United moved to 69 points in fourth place in the table, behind Newcastle United on goal difference.
The visitors dominated the opening exchanges and went ahead in the ninth minute when Cherries defender Marcos Sensesi tried to hook away a Christian Eriksen pass behind the defence, but only succeeded in teeing up Casemiro for a brilliant spinning volley.
The home side found their feet midway through the first half as Dominic Solanke controlled a long ball into the box and unleashed a shot that David De Gea had to dive to his left to save.
That sparked a positive spell for Bournemouth, with Victor Lindelof forced into a number of defensive headers, but they were soon on the back foot again as United took control again in the second half.
The visitors had plenty of chances without adding another goal and were almost made to pay when substitute Kieffer Moore and Senesi both went close late on, but United held on for a win that prompted wild celebrations from the travelling supporters.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
The home fans are spurring their side on in the closing minutes of the match, but the Bournemouth players are struggling to build an attack at the moment.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
Garnacho isolates Zabarnyi on the left side of the box, but the Bournemouth defender manages to stop the attack.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
United are trying to slow the game down as much as possible as they look to stop any threat of a Bournemouth equaliser.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
SAVE! Neto makes a brilliant stop to keep out Fernandes' shot! The United midfielder shoots on the half-volley with power, forcing the goalkeeper into a quick reflex save.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
Ouattara produces a brilliant piece of skill to beat Shaw, but he fails to find Solanke in the box with his low cross.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
Garnacho replaces Sancho as United look to secure three points with another goal.
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