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 20:36

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

Yellow Card Philip Anyanwu Billing

3 January 2023 20:35

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

BRILLIANT DEFENDING! United deal with the corner and immediately turn the tables and apply the pressure on their opponents. Fernandes whips in a fierce delivery that Rashford looks to connect with at the far post, but a timely sliding intervention from Kelly prevents him applying the finishing touch.

3 January 2023 20:35

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

The Cherries have responded positively to falling behind, though. They force another corner, but need to make the most of these opportunities.

3 January 2023 20:33

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

Bournemouth have only won their opening league game once in the last 10 years, and the chances of them breaking that trend already appear slim. A 1-0 victory over Stoke City in 2021 represents their only success during that span.

3 January 2023 20:32

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

United deal with the corner but are back under pressure, and De Gea saves brilliantly from Anthony. However, the offside flag is eventually raised, so any goal would not have counted.

3 January 2023 20:29

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

3 January 2023 20:29

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

The Cherries look to respond and are awarded a free-kick, from which Billing's delivery deflects behind for a corner. Can they capitalise?

3 January 2023 20:28

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

3 January 2023 20:28

Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth

That was the 50th goal Bournemouth have conceded in their last 19 Premier League away games, in which they have also failed to register a single clean sheet.

3 January 2023 20:28