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AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Casemiro’s strike gave Manchester United the victory

Sports Staff
Saturday 20 May 2023 12:08 EDT
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Casemiro scores the opening goal against Bournemouth
Casemiro scores the opening goal against Bournemouth (Getty Images)

Midfielder Casemiro scored a brilliant acrobatic volley to give Manchester United a 1-0 Premier League win at Bournemouth on Saturday that took them closer to Champions League football next season.

United moved to 69 points in fourth place in the table, behind Newcastle United on goal difference.

The visitors dominated the opening exchanges and went ahead in the ninth minute when Cherries defender Marcos Sensesi tried to hook away a Christian Eriksen pass behind the defence, but only succeeded in teeing up Casemiro for a brilliant spinning volley.

The home side found their feet midway through the first half as Dominic Solanke controlled a long ball into the box and unleashed a shot that David De Gea had to dive to his left to save.

That sparked a positive spell for Bournemouth, with Victor Lindelof forced into a number of defensive headers, but they were soon on the back foot again as United took control again in the second half.

The visitors had plenty of chances without adding another goal and were almost made to pay when substitute Kieffer Moore and Senesi both went close late on, but United held on for a win that prompted wild celebrations from the travelling supporters.

AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United

20 May 2023 15:08

AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United

Man United are starting to put Bournemouth under a bit of pressure now as they pin the hosts inside their own half.

20 May 2023 15:07

AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United

Casemiro tries his luck with a powerful strike from distance, but his effort is well wide of the Bournemouth goal.

20 May 2023 15:05

AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United

The atmosphere inside the stadium is brilliant as the Bournemouth players look to get off to a quick start in their final home fixture of the season.

20 May 2023 15:03

AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United

Man United get the game underway at Vitality Stadium!

20 May 2023 15:00

AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United

20 May 2023 15:00

AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United

20 May 2023 15:00

AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United

The players are making their way out of the tunnel and onto the pitch!

20 May 2023 14:56

AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United

Bournemouth are the only side yet to score a single Premier League goal from either a penalty or a direct free-kick this season. The last team to go through a whole campaign without scoring such a goal were Derby County in 2007-08.

20 May 2023 14:53

AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United

20 May 2023 14:51

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