Manchester United v Bournemouth LIVE: Result and reaction as dismal United thrashed by Cherries

Manchester United 0-3 Bournemouth: Ruben Amorim’s side humbled by the flying Cherries as Dean Hujsen, Justin Kluivert and Antoine Semenyo all netted in a dominant display

Ruben Amorim responds to Marcus Rashford comments over Manchester United future

Bournemouth thrashed Manchester United 3-0 to heap further problems upon Ruben Amorim as Dean Huijsen, Justin Kluivert and Antoine Semenyo scored in a dominant Cherries win.

The result means Bournemouth climb to fifth in the Premier League standings, while United are languishing in 13th and will welcome Christmas in the bottom half of the table for the first time since the 1989-90 campaign.

Marcus Rashford was once again absent from the Red Devils squad as Amorim continues to freeze out the England forward after his explosive interview claiming he was “ready for a new challenge” and suggesting he wants to leave Old Trafford.

Rashford has now missed this defeat, last weekend’s Manchester derby and the chaotic midweek Carabao Cup defeat to Tottenham.

Relive all the action from Old Trafford with our live blog below:

Manchester United vs Bournemouth - Premier League

• Manchester United thrashed 3-0 by Bournemouth in the Premier League
• Bournemouth climb to fifth while United remain rooted in the bottom half at Christmas
• Marcus Rashford left out of the United squad by Ruben Amorim once again
• Rashford gave an interview saying he was ‘ready for a new challenge’ and looks set to leave Old Trafford
• 64’ GOAL! Semenyo sweeps in after Ouattara cutback (MUN 0-3 BOU)
• 61’ GOAL! Kluivert converts from the spot for second (MUN 0-2 BOU)
• 29’ - GOAL! Huijsen heads Cherries in front from a free-kick (MUN 0-1 BOU)

[22 December 2024 15:12 · Chris Wilson]

Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth

54 mins

Mazraoui wins a corner and United make the subs, with Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund replacing Ugarte and Zirkzee.

[22 December 2024 15:11 · Chris Wilson]

Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth

52 mins

More subs being prepared for United early on in the half. Dalot cuts inside and hits a very tame effort that is easily blocked.

[22 December 2024 15:09 · Chris Wilson]

Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth

50 mins

More frantic play as both sides lose possession too easily. Groans around Old Trafford as Onana plays a long ball over to Zirkzee, but it’s nowhere near the Dutchman.

[22 December 2024 15:06 · Chris Wilson]

Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth

48 mins

Maguire heads clear and Bournemouth have another corner. More potential danger for the hosts.

Not a good delivery though, and United win a throw.

[22 December 2024 15:05 · Chris Wilson]

Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth

46 mins

Half a chance for the visitor as Evanilson beats Onana to the long ball, and the ‘keeper is caught off his line, but Semenyo blasts a shot well wide.

[22 December 2024 15:03 · Chris Wilson]

KICK-OFF: Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth

United get the second half underway.

One change for each side, as Leny Yoro comes on for Malacia for the hosts, while Lewis Cook comes on for Smith.

[22 December 2024 14:58 · Chris Wilson]

HT: Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth

It’s been a fairly lacklustre half from a United point of view, with the visitors having played pretty well in parts. United did apply some pressure towards the end of the half, but it hasn’t clicked for them in attack.

We’re in for an interesting second period at Old Trafford...

[22 December 2024 14:53 · Chris Wilson]

HT: Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth

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[22 December 2024 14:47 · Chris Wilson]

HALF-TIME! Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth

The referee blows the whistle and Bournemouth head into the break level!

[22 December 2024 14:46 · Chris Wilson]

Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth

45 mins

There’ll be one minute of added time here. United have finished the half stronger, but they look like going into the break behind.