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
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 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).
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.
Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth
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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.
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.
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.
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