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

Following his assist for Shaw, Garnacho has now been directly involved in three goals in his last four United appearances from the bench (one goal, two assists).

3 January 2023 21:25

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

Bournemouth have earned four corners to United's one, but they are yet to make the most of any. Their latest attempt comes to nothing when they are penalised for a foul in the box.

3 January 2023 21:23

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

3 January 2023 21:22

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

3 January 2023 21:22

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

Substitution Adam James Smith Jack William Stacey

3 January 2023 21:19

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

A couple of scares for United demonstrate this match is far from over, and Bournemouth are not giving up yet as we pass the hour mark at Old Trafford.

3 January 2023 21:19

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

DE GEA AGAIN! The Cherries have their tails up and continue to threaten. A neat flick releases Anthony on goal, but the striker is brilliantly denied by the alert De Gea.

3 January 2023 21:17

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

3 January 2023 21:16

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

GREAT SAVE! De Gea is called into action, the United goalkeeper showing wonderful reflexes to keep out Billing's header. The Spaniard then holds onto another header to preverse his side's two-goal cushion.

3 January 2023 21:16

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

3 January 2023 21:16