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
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:
GOAL! Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
29 mins
GOAL!
Out of nowhere, the visitors are ahead!
It comes from a free-kick, as Malacia gives away a cheap foul right on the touchline. It’s swung in to the near post and Huijsen glances it goalwards, and it nestles into the bottom far corner!
Man Utd 0-0 Bournemouth
27 mins
Slightly better from United in possession as they knock it around in the Bournemouth half, but Zirkzee can’t bring down the clipped ball over the top before Malacia wins a corner.
From the set-piece, Fernandes’ ball in is cleared.
Man Utd 0-0 Bournemouth
24 mins
This time Kluivert sees the space open up after receiving the ball near halfway, but he slips as he shoots, and it flies wide.
Man Utd 0-0 Bournemouth
22 mins
Ugarte has already won the ball well on a few occasions in both halves. He seems to be growing into his role in this side, though he’s less effective in attack. It still hasn’t clicked for the home side when they have the ball.
Man Utd 0-0 Bournemouth
20 mins
More scrappy play from both sides as Kepa clears a long ball before Malacia loses possession too easily. Moments later, Ouattara swings in a cross that Onana collects easily enough.
Man Utd 0-0 Bournemouth
18 mins
Fernandes sees the space open up in front of him and decides to have a pop from distance, but it’s too close to Kepa. That would have had to been a stunner.
Man Utd 0-0 Bournemouth
17 mins
Mainoo has made a few forays into the box so far but he hasn’t been able to put the final pass in, despite showing some good footwork. It was good defending from Tyler Adams on this occasion to prevent the cross.
Man Utd 0-0 Bournemouth
15 mins
It’s still not clicking for either side in attack, with a ball towards Kerkez flying straight out of play.
Man Utd 0-0 Bournemouth
13 mins
Semenyo’s foul gives United a free-kick, though it’s a far less dangerous position. Fernandes clips it in, but Christie deals with it easily.
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