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

A decent opportunity for Bournemouth, who are awarded a free-kick after Casemiro is harshly ruled to have fouled Billing. Replays show the Brazil international clearly played the ball, but the Cherries will look to capitalise on their good fortune.

3 January 2023 20:16

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

United have enjoyed over two thirds of the possession inside the opening quarter of an hour. But for their early dominance, the Red Devils have only registered a single shot on goal thus far.

3 January 2023 20:15

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

Shaw finds himself in more familiar territory today in his favoured left-back position. Of course, the England defender filled in at centre-half for the victories over Nottingham Forest and Wolves, with his performances praised by Ten Hag.

3 January 2023 20:12

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

Fernandes neatly switches play to Shaw and the full-back delivers an inviting cross that is met by Martial, who cannot direct his header towards goal.

3 January 2023 20:11

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

It is worth noting that Bournemouth have never won away against either Manchester club in 14 attempts. On Hull City (24), Walsall (16), Chesterfield and Gainsborough Trinity (both 15) have failed to do so more often in the Football League.

3 January 2023 20:10

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

Bournemouth invite pressure as a loose pass is intercepted by an alert Rashford. However, the Cherries quickly recover and dispossess the England forward.

3 January 2023 20:08

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

United are aiming to win four successive matches at Old Trafford without conceding for the first time since a run of six between May and October 2017.

3 January 2023 20:05

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

3 January 2023 20:03

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

Eriksen and Van de Beek look to combine in the Bournemouth penalty area, but the visitors deal with the situation and can eventually relax when Martial fouls Cook.

3 January 2023 20:03

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

The referee blows his whistle and Bournemouth kick things off.

3 January 2023 20:00