AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Casemiro’s strike gave Manchester United the victory
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
Cook receives the first booking of the game after a reckless challenge on Eriksen. The United midfielder is not happy at all.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
Bournemouth are pressing higher up the pitch now as they look to mount a comeback and perhaps go for a win. The United players look quite tired, especially in the midfield.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
Smith makes way for Vina in the Bournemouth defence.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
Ouattara comes on for Christie to add more pace to the Bournemouth attack.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
Man United are unbeaten in their last 134 Premier League matches when leading at half-time (W115, D19) dating back to 21st September 2014 against Leicester City (L3-5).
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
CHANCE! Weghorst drills the ball at goal following a poor touch from Kelly, but Neto is able to punch the effort away.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
Fernandes slips and loses the ball to Anthony, who plays Solanke down the left wing. The striker tries to take on too many players and loses possession in the box.
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