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 21:06

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

Garnacho threatens to gallop away before Smith stops him in his tracks. The Bournemouth defender goes into the book.

3 January 2023 21:03

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

3 January 2023 21:03

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

3 January 2023 21:03

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

United get the second half up and running as they kick towards the Stretford End.

3 January 2023 21:02

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

3 January 2023 20:59

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

3 January 2023 20:52

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

3 January 2023 20:52

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

Though definitely second best in the contest thus far, Bournemouth are certainly not out of it yet by any means. The Cherries have looked threatening going forward, but must look to test De Gea more often after the break.

3 January 2023 20:51

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

United are 1-0 to the good at half-time thanks to Casemiro's lovely volley. The Brazil international escaped his marker to brilliantly finish Eriksen's inviting 23rd-minute free-kick. That was the only effort on target during the first half.

3 January 2023 20:50