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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

Chris Wilson,Michael Jones
Sunday 22 December 2024 11:30 EST
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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:

Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth

92 mins

CLOSE! Yoro has to score here, as Garnacho makes the space in the box and cuts it back to him, but the Frenchman’s shot cannons off a defender.

Chris Wilson22 December 2024 15:50

Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth

90 mins

There’ll be five minutes of added time here.

Chris Wilson22 December 2024 15:48

Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth

88 mins

Two changes for Bournemouth, as Semenyo and Adams come off for Hill and Brooks.

Old Trafford continues to empty as we approach the final whistle.

Chris Wilson22 December 2024 15:47

Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth

86 mins

Another decent chance for United as the ball comes to Mazraoui right on the edge of the area, but he rifles an effort well over.

Chris Wilson22 December 2024 15:43

Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth

84 mins

Kepa is delayed for delaying the restart, before Diallo drives a shot over the bar from just outside the area. Plenty of the ball for the hosts, but very little threat.

Chris Wilson22 December 2024 15:41

Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth

81 mins

Now Bournemouth have a chance, as Kerkez surges towards the box before firing a shot narrowly wide.

Chris Wilson22 December 2024 15:39

Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth

79 mins

A couple of half-chances for United, but they’re wasted as Garnacho puts a cross straight at Kepa before Hojlund drags a shot wide from distance.

Chris Wilson22 December 2024 15:38

Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth

77 mins

Half a chance for both sides, first for the visitors after Onana is beaten to a loose ball, but he pounces onto it. At the other end, Fernandes threads a pass to Garnacho, but his touch is poor and he can only win a corner.

The visitors make a change as Billing comes in for Kluivert.

Chris Wilson22 December 2024 15:35

Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth

75 mins

Not a lot to report at the moment, with Bournemouth just managing the game and United toiling (unsuccessfully) to try and get back in it. Even they don’t look like they believe they can do it (which is probably fair).

Chris Wilson22 December 2024 15:34

Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth

73 mins

Half a chance for the hosts as Fernandes cuts back a pass to Amad, who’s in plenty of space, but the Ivorian can only direct a shot wide.

Chris Wilson22 December 2024 15:31

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