Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Manchester United 3-0 Bournemouth: Casemiro, Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford all score as Red devils cruise to victory

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Manchester United made it four wins from four without conceding in all competitions since the World Cup break as they cruised to a 3-0 victory over lowly Bournemouth to consolidate their hold on fourth spot.

Chances were few and far between in the Manchester rain in the first half, but Brazilian midfielder Casemiro did make one count by volleying home from a free-kick to give United the lead in the 23rd minute.

Bournemouth never really threatened to get an equaliser, with the game effectively over as a contest after a rare goal from England full-back Luke Shaw doubled the hosts’ advantage early in the second half.

United missed a flurry of late chances to add a third before the club’s top scorer this season, Marcus Rashford, added one more to his tally late on to put the seal on another impressive victory for Erik ten Hag’s side.

Relive all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:

Manchester United vs Bournemouth updates

• Manchester United comfortably beat Bournemouth 3-0 to Old Trafford
• Casemiro and Luke Shaw find the net before Marcus Rashford adds late third in victory
• FULL-TIME! Manchester United 3-0 Bournemouth
• 86’ - GOAL! Rashford puts the icing on the cake with late third (MNU 3-0 BOU)
• 48’ - GOAL! Shaw doubles the lead after great run (MNU 2-0 BOU)
• 23’ - GOAL! Casemiro puts United in front (MNU 1-0 BOU)

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

3 January 2023 20:25

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

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3 January 2023 20:23

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

3 January 2023 20:23

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

3 January 2023 20:23

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

United have lost their first league match in two of the last three years, including a defeat by Wolves in 2022. They have not suffered successive such losses since 1978 and 1979.

3 January 2023 20:22

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

3 January 2023 20:21

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

Casemiro seeks out Van de Beek with a lofted ball into the penalty area. But the latter is unable to get it under control, and Travers gathers.

3 January 2023 20:19

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

What a waste! Anthony stands over the ball but gets his delivery all wrong, sending it high and behind for a goal kick. O'Neil will not be too happy with that.

3 January 2023 20:17

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

3 January 2023 20:17

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

3 January 2023 20:17