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
GOOD SAVE! United look to respond as Reguilon sends in a deep cross from the left flank. Maguire meets it and a back-tracking Neto is forced to tip his dipping header over.
Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth
That is just the start Bournemouth were looking for as they bid to claim that long-awaited first victory at Old Trafford.
Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth
The hosts look to respond at the other end and the ball drops for Garnacho in the box. But his attempt is blocked by the Bournemouth defence.
Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth
A nervy moment for United early on. Solanke anticipates Shaw's backpass and gets to the ball ahead of Onana. Thankfully for the hosts, the ball trickles behind for a goal-kick.
Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth
Peter Bankes is our referee today. He blows his whistle and we are under way at Old Trafford.
Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth
The teams make their way into the Theatre of Dreams and we are almost ready to go.
Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth
United have never lost at home to Bournemouth in their 10 previous such meetings - winning nine. Indeed, the Red Devils have only faced Reading more often at Old Trafford without losing (12).
Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth
As for Bournemouth, Andoni Iraola makes just a single alteration from their victory over Crystal Palace last time out. Tavernier starts on the left wing instead of Sinisterra, who drops to the bench. Like United, the Cherries also have several players sidelined through injury. They include Lloyd Kelly, Max Aarons, Alex Scott, Ryan Fredericks and Emiliano Marcondes.
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