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
Senesi finds Anthony with a fantastic pass to get Bournemouth into the opposition half. They look far more comfortable on the ball now, compared to earlier in the game.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
United are patiently moving the ball around and keeping possession in order to stop Bournemouth from growing in confidence after a good spell for the hosts.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
WHAT A SAVE! De Gea makes a good diving save to stop Solanke from scoring! Smith plays the ball into the striker, who takes a few touches before shooting. He keeps his effort low, but the goalkeeper is equal to it.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
Bournemouth are starting to take more initiative with the ball now as they try to take the game to United.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
Antony is back on his feet and able to continue for United as play resumes.
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Antony is down and receiving treatment from the physios after a collision with Anthony.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
United sweep through the Bournemouth half as Antony picks the ball up on the right wing. He cuts it back to Eriksen, whose first-time strike flies over the bar.
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