Manchester United vs Bournemouth LIVE: Result and reaction as dismal hosts thumped at Old Trafford
Manchester United 0-3 Bournemouth: Goals from Dominic Solanke, Philip Billing and Marcos Senesi gave the visitors their first ever win at Old Trafford
Manchester United suffered another dismal Premier League defeat as Bournemouth piled the misery on Erik ten Hag with their first ever victory at Old Trafford.
The visitors deservedly won 3-0 thanks to goals from Dominic Solanke, Philip Billing and Marcos Senesi as United’s awful Premier League campaign went from bad to worse with their eighth defeat already this season.
It’s also a nightmare start to a crucial week for United manager Ten Hag, whose side host Bayern Munich in a must-win Champions League group-stage finale on Tuesday before visiting Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.
Ten Hag had left Rasmus Hojlund on the bench in favour of Anthony Martial, as well as leaving Marcus Rashford out of his line-up for a second consecutive match.
But the changes backfired as superb Bournemouth raced to a stunning victory - and their margin of victory could have been even greater after Dango Ouattara had a fourth disallowed for handball late on.
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Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth
United hit back at the other end with Garnacho embarking on a dangerous run to the byline. He looks to square the ball into the box, but it is intercepted and cleared at the near post.
Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth
OFFSIDE, NO GOAL! The visitors threaten with a patient build-up that results in Kerkez crossing for Solanke, whose close-range header is brilliantly blocked by Onana. Tavernier nods the rebound into an empty net, but the offside flag is subsequently raised. Solanke had ventured beyond the last defender before meeting Kerkez's centre.
Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth push forward again, but their momentum stalls when Semenyo is blocked on the edge of the box. The visitors want a free-kick, but the referee is not interested.
Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth
United continue to dominate possession - enjoying just under three-quarters of it, in fact. But Maguire's header remains their only shot on target as of yet.
Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth have scored at least two goals in each of their last four Premier League games. The Cherries are now looking to do so in five successive matches for the first time.
Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth
The visitors push for a second goal and Tavernier cuts inside onto his right foot and shoots, but his effort is straight into the grateful arms of Onana.
Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth
It has been an exciting opening quarter of an hour at Old Trafford. Bournemouth lead thanks to Solanke's goal after just five minutes.
Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth
United counter with Garnacho leading the charge. He cuts inside before laying the ball off for McTominay. Wednesday's two-goal hero against Chelsea, the Scotland midfielder looks to shoot, but his attempt is blocked and deflected behind for a corner.
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