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
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AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
Christie's unorthodox effort from Smith's cross falls into the hands of De Gea. The home side are pushing hard for a goal before half-time.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
The ball breaks kindly for Casemiro and he shoots first-time from outside the box. Neto gets down quickly and catches the strike with ease.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
United are just trying to see this half through and go into the break with their lead intact after a flurry of chances for Bournemouth.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
Sancho passes to Martial on the edge of the box, and the France international tries to bend the ball into the top right corner. He gets a lot of bend on his shot, but not enough to hit the target.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
United are on the back foot at the moment as Bournemouth attack with a lot of bodies. Cook sends in a cross from the left side, however Lindelof manages to head it away.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
Brooks shoots from a free-kick close to 25 yards out, but his attempt strikes the top of the United wall.
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