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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

71 mins

Bournemouth make a change as Evanilson comes off for Enes Unal. United are enjoying some possession, but still haven’t made anything of it.

Chris Wilson22 December 2024 15:30

Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth

69 mins

Better from United as Dalot slips a reverse pass to Hojlund, whose low shot tests Kepa and wins a corner.

Chris Wilson22 December 2024 15:27

Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth

68 mins

Diallo’s corner is cleared and Adams looks to break, but the visitors are happy to recycle possession before Kluivert is penalised for handball.

Chris Wilson22 December 2024 15:26

Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth

66 mins

United almost had a route back into the game, but Ganracho fired straight at Kepa when clean through!

Chris Wilson22 December 2024 15:24

GOAL! Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth

64 mins

GOAL! United have fallen apart!

It’s a great goal from Bournemouth though, as Evanilson threads a great ball between the defenders for Ouattara, who then cuts it back for Semenyo to sweep in past Onana for 3-0!

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Chris Wilson22 December 2024 15:22

Man Utd 0-2 Bournemouth

63 mins

A silly decision from Mazraoui and it looks like that could be that, even at this early point in the game. United have offered very little in attacking areas bar one five-minute period at the end of the first half.

Chris Wilson22 December 2024 15:21

GOAL! Man Utd 0-2 Bournemouth

61 mins

GOAL!

Kluivert steps up to take the penalty. He takes a short run up and fires straight down the middle for 2-0!

(Getty Images)
Chris Wilson22 December 2024 15:19

PENALTY! Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth

59 mins

PENALTY TO BOURNEMOUTH!

Silly challenge from Mazraoui, as he slides in too late and brings down Kluivert. Stone wall.

Chris Wilson22 December 2024 15:17

Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth

57 mins

Still not clicking in attack for the hosts, with another pass over to Dalot once again not making it to its intended target. They’re enjoying a bit more possession now though.

Chris Wilson22 December 2024 15:15

Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth

55 mins

It’s a great ball in from Diallo, and it almost reaches a United man a couple of yards from the line, but it’s cleared.

Chris Wilson22 December 2024 15:13

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