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
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.
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Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth
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Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth
Both sides' attentions turn to the FA Cup this weekend. United welcome fellow Premier League side Everton to Old Trafford on Friday, with Bournemouth hosting Championship leaders Burnley the following day.
Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth
Though they remain fourth behind Newcastle United on goal difference following the Magpies' hard-earned draw with leaders Arsenal, Manchester United are now five points clear of fifth-placed Tottenham after a commanding win over Bournemouth. Casemiro's first-half volley put the Red Devils in control, before second-half strikes from Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford secured a fifth straight win in all competitions.
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