It took a debatable purple card for Bournemouth’s Evanilson, however Ruben Amorim can salute one other comeback for Manchester United. Browbeaten striker Rasmus Hojlund scored, albeit with a component of luck. Spirit and resilience might be constructed from days like these, you simply need to squint to see the positives.
An odd day in an odd period for United. Happy, nearly, with some extent towards Bournemouth regardless of taking part in towards 10 for 1 / 4 of the sport. More painfully they have been an irrelevant subplot on the day the league was determined at Anfield. This just isn’t a standing that anybody with a connection to the membership will ever get used to. But all of it is a matter of notion.
Amorim optimists will level to the salvage job, if not spirited then at the least invested. “Every player wants to play for Man United,” claimed the supervisor final week when discussing potential switch targets. Surely true, however maybe some questions stay about his present squad judging by their first 67 minutes.
That was when Evanilson’s yellow card was upgraded to purple after VAR intervention. The striker slid into Noussair Mazraoui with reckless enthusiasm and his connection was late and ugly. The Bournemouth participant had slipped on his remaining method, leaving Andoni Iraola banging the widespread sense officiating drum.
“He slips, everybody sees that he slips. He doesn’t catch him with the leg that goes excessive, he catches him with the leg that goes down on the ground. The VAR is meant to be for one thing tremendous clear, tremendous apparent, the VAR is the one who decides. I wish to see the method. Did they present him [referee Peter Bankes] a nonetheless picture? All the play at actual velocity, the explanation why he slips? It’s very tough to simply accept.
“For us it’s two points that are massive and the repercussions are bigger because we don’t have time to recover at this point. It’s two points that are very costly.”
Like United, Iraola’s group are focussed on the Europa League, though Bournemouth’s goal is to qualify for subsequent 12 months by way of the league. United are much more invested in Thursday night time’s journey to Bilbao then the box-ticking fulfilment of their remaining league fixtures. It confirmed of their first half efficiency.
They seemed a deadly mixture of unable and unwilling to deal with Bournemouth. Iraola’s aspect pressed ferociously and moved up the gears from kick off, United couldn’t even begin their engine. Casemiro appeared significantly overwhelmed at 33 within the younger man’s recreation of a Premier League midfield.
A well-recognized comedy of errors on the again led to the opening objective. Shortly after his personal group took a free kick Patrick Dorgu slipped in possession on the touchline. The ball reached the field the place Casemiro over-committed, making house for Antoine Semenyo to complete Evanilson’s first-time move with relish.
United have been hardly overwhelmed. Bournemouth wanted to function at their diligent finest to determine superiority. But there have been few indications that Amorim’s group have been able to matching that depth. The well-known systemic failures have been evident within the ease with which Bournemouth made mischief in vast positions.
But stress constructed after the purple card. Bruno Fernandes exchanged some heated phrases together with his dug-out earlier than thumping a long-range shot into the aspect netting. Mason Mount had a second to select and place his shot as Bournemouth’s defence drained, it was deflected behind. Finally Hojlund prodded Manuel Ugarte’s shot previous a wrongfooted Kepa.
The shot seemed instinctive, someplace between genius and gamble, however was a weight off the striker’s shoulders. “We wanted the win, but I needed that,” he mentioned afterwards. Little try and play up the intense aspect from his supervisor.
“If you look at our games it’s always a little bit our fault the way we suffer,” mentioned Amorim. “We arrange ways to get inside the box, that is something we are improving, we create chances and we manage to score one. But I feel that we lost two points today.”
Nor was he eager to cry foul over Evanilson’s problem or the widely meaty fare served up by Iraola’s tough-tackling midfield. “Nothing to say, it’s the Premier League and we need to play like that. It is the way we want the game and sometimes things happen.”
You can see why his boosters suppose he’ll come good, not least due to his plain-speaking requirements. It was not a day to crow for United. That could but come if they will discover their well past Athletic Bilbao.
04:52 PM BST
The ideas of Bruno Fernandes
“It was crucial to not lose the sport as we speak. We are usually not at one of the best degree within the Premier League, so we wanted to get one thing. It just isn’t the consequence we wished, however we needed to push a bit to get one thing. We did sufficient to at the least rating one objective. We created sufficient probabilities to attain multiple objective, however it’s nonetheless not sufficient from us.
“We have to be have extra anger than the defenders to get the ball. To get [the ball] first, it’s worthwhile to be targeted in all the pieces you do in coaching. That is what we’ve to do any longer. We ought to have executed it already and we’ve been doing it in coaching, however it’s worthwhile to do it in video games.
“Sometimes you get one chance and you score a goal, and sometimes you get 10 or 15 chances and do not score. With the team we have, we need to get more bodies in the box, create more danger, be more active in the box, and outside the box be much more brave to take our chances.”
On Rasmus Hojlund:
“He is aware of how a lot he wants to attain targets at this membership. If you wish to be at a giant membership like Manchester United, it’s worthwhile to enhance each time you step onto the pitch, however it’s not solely as much as him.
“Expectations on him are very high, and he has to deal with that. When he does not score, he has to focus on what he needs to do a little bit differently to score.”
On parallels between Athletic Bilbao and Bournemouth:
“Both teams are very intense with very quick wingers who are very good in one-v-ones. We have time now to try and focus on what Athletic Bilbao are going to do, but we have to focus on what we’re going to do.”
04:40 PM BST
Ruben Amorim talking to the BBC
“I believe [we deserved it]. In the primary half we suffered with their high-intensity press, however we created probabilities. We had fairly comparable probabilities close to the field with lots of photographs. I believe we deserved at the least one level in case you have a look at the sport.
“If you have a look at our final video games, it’s all the time like this – we do one thing to assist the opponent get a bonus. Then it’s actually arduous to attain targets, however the gamers did rather well to get at the least one level.
“We have the ability to push our opponents. There are small things I think we can do better. We need to understand these moments better, but if you look at the 20 minutes [after Evanilson’s red card], we had situations to score, which is really important.”
On Luke Shaw’s first league begin since final 12 months:
“It is really important. Of course we need to be careful with his availability. [After the red card], he was the guy to overload that side. He has quality in the last third, he has a good pass.”
On boosting morale forward of Thursday’s Europa League semi-final first leg:
“We have lost two points. We did not win, but it does not matter. It is a different competition.”
04:36 PM BST
Andoni Iraola speaking to Sky
“It is very frustrating, This win would have meant a lot to us. A point is a big difference.”
On the purple card:
“Common sense. Everyone who has performed soccer understands. He slips. He doesn’t catch him with the leg that goes excessive and the consequence is a purple card. It is one other three video games with out taking part in. The repercussions for us are big.
“Of course we are going to appeal. It is common sense. In the first half Evanilson gets a kick in the chest by Casemiro. I do not think you should have a red card for this. But the VAR cuts the worst angle, the worst frame.”
On options the VAR didn’t inform the referee that Evanilson slipped:
“If you are telling me that then it is something very, very serious. It is difficult for us.”
On race for Europe:
“We are in a worse place than the beginning of the weekend however we nonetheless have 4 video games to play. Difficult video games however we’re within the battle.
“It is difficult to look in a positive way at the moment. We need a few hours.”
04:32 PM BST
Alex Scott talking to PLP
“We labored so arduous all through the entire recreation. We performed rather well, particularly within the first half. It is clearly unlucky with the purple card.
“Then you’ve got to dig in. It is hard towards a Manchester United group who haven’t had one of the best of seasons, however they’re nonetheless Man United. It is a little bit of a dagger to concede the objective on the finish.
“We gave everything in that game. We maybe did not create enough chances, which is something we have lacked a bit recently. To concede after nine minutes were added on, I do not know where nine minutes came from, you have got to take it on the chin.”
Evanilson’s purple card:
“I could see on the pitch that he slipped. It looked like the referee did not want to give [the red card], but once he went to the screen we knew he was more likely to give it.”
On Bournemouth’s European hopes:
“The results yesterday did not help. We knew we had to come here and get three points, but we will take the one. We have played well all season, it would be a shame to let it slip in our remaining games.”
04:25 PM BST
The post-match ideas of Antoine Semenyo
“It is irritating. We dominated a lot of the recreation. We went right down to 10 males however I felt we have been nonetheless fairly snug. We defended so properly. The objective we conceded is so irritating. It feels a loss, to be trustworthy.
“I really feel like there was not way more we may do. All we may do was defend as a bunch and hope to not concede. We are simply unlucky to concede with the final shot they’d.
“The teams above us can lose next week and we can go above them. We just have to go on to next week. We have a tough game [against Arsenal], but the boys will be confident enough going to the Emirates. It is not getting easier, but I have full belief in the team that we can do something.”
On Evanilson’s purple card:
“Everyone is just frustrated. There were challenges [like Evanilson’s] all game. It does not make sense as to why that one was a red card.”
04:22 PM BST
Ruben Amorim talking to Sky
“It was one level. We may do higher, we created probabilities however we have to do higher close to the field. It is small issues. We have to know the foot that’s in play, crossing, one v ones. We want to know the sport in that means.
“Today we pushed our opponent, especially after the sending off. We had the chances but again we did not score.”
On Rasmus Hojlund:
“It is always important for strikers to score. But when we look at the game as a striker it is not just the goals. It is a good boost but the next game is a new history and we have to go again.”
On the following recreation with Athletic Bilbao:
“The way Bournemouth defend is quite similar to we can take things from this game. But again it is a new history and we must do better.”
On Evanilson’s purple card:
“I never comment on red cards, win, lose or draw”.
04:18 PM BST
Daniel Sturridge on Rasmus Hojlund
“You can see he has bought the potential. His motion is superb within the field.
“He has positioned himself perfectly, stays just onside and gets the right connection on the ball.”
04:15 PM BST
Late, late equaliser from Hojlund
04:14 PM BST
Meanwhile at Anfield
Liverpool want only a level at house towards Tottenham to be topped Premier League champions and you’ll comply with that recreation, which kicks off at 4.30pm, right here with our dedicated blog.
04:13 PM BST
This weekend’s Premier League fixtures
Yesterday:
Chelsea 1-0 Everton
Brighton 3-2 West Ham
Newcastle 3-0 Ipswich
Southampton 1-2 Fulham
Wolves 3-0 Leicester
Today:
Bournemouth 1-1 Manchester United
04:10 PM BST
Sky’s Jamie Redknapp on Evanilson’s purple card
“It simply wanted a bit little bit of widespread sense. You can see he slips. It is a poor determination by the referee and the VAR, it’s not a malicious sort out.
“It does not look great when you slow it up, but he slips and there is no intent to hurt or harm him. It is a really poor decision, and it had a big impact on the game.”
04:07 PM BST
FT stats
Possession: Bournemouth 39%-61% Manchester United
Shots: 8-25
Shots heading in the right direction: 1-6
Corners: 5-10
Touches in opposition field: 15-44
03:58 PM BST
Full time
There is the ultimate whistle and it ends all sq. courtesy of Hojlund’s late equaliser. Bournemouth shall be gutted to drop factors, with Fulham and Brighton immediately above them each successful yesterday.
03:57 PM BST
90+9 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 1
Manchester United waste the prospect as they take it brief after which the supply in is terrible, going behind for a goal-kick.
03:56 PM BST
90+8 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 1
Obi goes down wanting a penalty however referee Peter Bankes waves it away. Never a penalty however Manchester United do have a really late nook.
03:55 PM BST
90+7 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 1
Bournemouth are making a late change as Jebbison replaces Ouattara.
03:54 PM BST
GOAL! Hojlund equalises late on for Manchester United
The stress from the guests has paid off however was Hojlund offside? He diverted Ugarte’s effort past Kepa and the objective is given as he was simply onside. He has massively struggled for targets however he has earned the guests at the least some extent. Could they even maybe go on to win the sport with the person benefit and the momentum?
03:52 PM BST
90+5 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
Bournemouth are holding on however are edging nearer to an essential three factors for the house aspect. Four added minutes stay for them to get by way of.
03:51 PM BST
90+3 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
The stress is ramping up on the house aspect. Manchester United have a sequence of photographs blocked contained in the Bournemouth field earlier than the ball comes out to Fernandes outdoors the field. His first-time effort comes very near getting into however hits the aspect netting. That was so shut that the travelling Manchester United followers thought had gone in.
03:50 PM BST
90+1 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
Obi has an opportunity contained in the Bournemouth field that just about beats Kepa at his close to put up however he ideas it over for a nook for the guests. They take it brief and work it to Garnacho, who shoots from a central place simply outdoors the field however his effort is blocked.
03:48 PM BST
90 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
Due to some VAR checks on this half together with the Evanilson purple card, there shall be 9 added minutes.
03:48 PM BST
89 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
Big probability for Manchester United. Dorgu cuts it again to Mount within the centre of the penalty space. He takes one contact after which tries to twist one into the far nook however Senesi makes an important block. Manchester United do win a nook. Fernandes sends a flat supply to the sting of the field, the place Shaw takes it first time however his volley goes vast.
Final change for the guests as Eriksen replaces Dorgu.
03:45 PM BST
87 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
Kepa is ok and that was maybe extra an try and run down a while than an precise harm. Not positive you see goalkeepers getting a lot cramp.
03:44 PM BST
86 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
Senesi heads behind and Manchester United have a nook out on the fitting. Fernandes sends it in however he shall be so disillusioned together with his supply as it’s a simple catch for Kepa, who then stays down and wishes some therapy.
03:42 PM BST
85 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
A 3rd change for Bournemouth as their goalscorer Semenyo comes off to get replaced by Senesi.
03:42 PM BST
84 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
The Bournemouth followers are livid. Ouattara drives ahead into the Manchester United half and pushes the ball previous Ugarte. He is clearly impeded by Ugarte however no foul is given. He most likely wouldn’t have gotten on the top of it but it surely was a foul.
03:40 PM BST
82 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
Mount’s eyes gentle up because the ball involves him on the sting of the field and he hits it first time however his effort is blocked.
03:39 PM BST
81 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
A giant 10 minutes or so forward for Bournemouth as they attempt to safe European soccer for subsequent season. The stress is ramping up from Manchester United because the guests look to take advantage of their man benefit.
03:37 PM BST
79 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
Ouattara appears to be like to counter from simply outdoors his personal field and is cynically tripped up by Shaw, who unsurprisingly is proven a yellow card.
03:35 PM BST
77 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
Shaw sends in one other ball from the left that comes throughout the six-yard field, forcing Huijsen to smash it behind for a nook. Manchester United take it brief and Shaw sends in one other ball that Bournemouth cope with.
03:34 PM BST
76 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
Obi almost will get on the scoresheets inside seconds of approaching. Shaw cuts the ball throughout to him from the left-hand aspect of the field and he flicks the ball on but it surely doesn’t have sufficient energy on it and Bournemouth clear.
03:33 PM BST
75 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
A fourth change for Manchester United as Obi replaces Mazraoui. An attacker on for a wing-back as Manchester United look to get degree and exploit the person benefit.
03:32 PM BST
74 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
Bournemouth win themselves a nook out on the left and Cook will take the inswinger. Yoro will get his head on it and Manchester United clear their strains.
03:29 PM BST
72 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
Double change for Bournemouth as Cook and Tavernier substitute Scott and Kluivert.
03:28 PM BST
RED CARD!
Peter Bankes has modified his thoughts after the assessment and has despatched Evanilson off. Not as soon as within the discussions with VAR did they point out that he slipped. It is definitely not one of the best of challenges from Evanilson however a purple appears a bit excessive. Smith has additionally been booked within the aftermath. Bournemouth shall be right down to 10 males for the ultimate 20 minutes plus stoppage time.
03:27 PM BST
70 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
It just isn’t a fantastic problem from Evanilson however he did slip as he went in for the problem.
03:27 PM BST
69 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
VAR is checking a foul by Evanilson for critical foul play. He acquired a yellow card as he slid in on Mazraoui and now Peter Bankes has been summoned to the display screen. I believe we all know what’s coming…
03:23 PM BST
65 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
One of the best selections for Peter Bankes as we speak. Manchester United drive into the Bournemouth half by way of Dorgu and Kluivert cynically brings him down.
Manchester United are making a triple change as Ugarte, Mount and Lindelof substitute Mainoo, Casemiro and Maguire.
The triple sub actually ought to enliven United. Don’t suppose Maguire had a stinker however the central midfield overhaul was overdue. Ugarte and Fernandes want to determine management, which Mainoo and Casemiro have been unable to handle. Mount has seemed barely livelier in current weeks, in case you are feeling optimistic (and have been timewarped right here immediately from his Chelsea period) you might say he is an efficient finisher when probabilities come his means.
03:22 PM BST
64 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
The ball is performed in behind the Bournemouth defence down the left channel and Dorgu hooks it in earlier than reaching the byline. Kepa is compelled to tip it over his bar for a nook. Manchester United take it brief after which ship the ball to the far put up, the place Maguire heads in direction of objective however it’s straight at Kepa.
03:21 PM BST
62 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
Huijsen is booked for the mixture of a foul on Hojlund after which stopping the free-kick from being taken shortly, kicking the ball away on two events.
03:18 PM BST
60 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
The put up is struck! Ouattara sends within the free-kick and almost beats Onana on the close to put up but it surely comes again off the put up. Had that gone in Manchester United would have been enraged. There was a verify for handball towards Maguire within the aftermath however it’s cleared by VAR.
03:16 PM BST
58 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
Dorgu is penalised for a foul on Smith not far outdoors the Manchester United field and receives a yellow card. That is a horrible determination as Dorgu not solely bought the ball however was arguably then fouled as Smith swung to attempt to kick the ball. This offers Bournemouth the prospect to ship the ball into the field and, in the event that they have been to attain, Manchester United could be livid and justifiably so. Definitely not a foul by Dorgu and positively not a yellow card.
03:14 PM BST
56 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
Big probability for the guests however it will not have counted anyway. Garnacho is performed in down the left and he cuts the ball again to Fernandes, whose first-time effort as he opened up his proper foot skews properly vast. Replays present that Garnacho was offside anyway because the ball was performed into him.
03:11 PM BST
53 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
Bournemouth have a nook out on the left and Onana finally ends up punching it behind for one more nook on the opposite aspect. You may audible shouts of ‘Leave it!’ from his teammates however he determined to not take a threat. Kerkez’s supply is poor and is cleared on the entrance put up by Dorgu.
03:08 PM BST
50 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
Evanilson is performed in down the fitting channel and has Kluivert shouting at him to select him out on the again put up however Evanilson’s cross is poor and goes into the grateful palms of Onana.
03:07 PM BST
48 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
Kerkez whips in a harmful cross from the left attempting to select Evanilson. Shaw appears to be like like he’ll clear the ball however he misses it. Fortunately for him the ball additionally evades Evanilson.
03:05 PM BST
47 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
So near a second for Semenyo and Bournemouth. After the ball is performed in from the left, Kluivert lays it off to Semenyo on the sting of the field. Semenyo takes it on first time however his shot goes whiskers vast of Onana’s proper put up. He struck it properly with good whip on it but it surely simply misses the goal.
03:03 PM BST
Second half
We are again below means on the south coast.
02:55 PM BST
HT stats
Possession: Bournemouth 42%-58% Manchester United
Shots: 5-7
Shots heading in the right direction: 1-2
Corners: 1-3
Touches in opposition field: 10-11
02:53 PM BST
HT verdict
Intriguing recreation. Really placing how cumbersome United have seemed within the face of a way more motivated opponent. Maguire and Shaw have had the odd bushy second however Casemiro has seemed significantly uncovered. Goal a comedy of errors, first Dorgu slipping over on the touchline then Casemiro over-committing to unlock house for Semenyo’s shot.
But some indicators of life earlier than the break. Couple of flashes from Mazraoui and Garnacho, Dorgu making a gentle nuisance of himself from some set items, Hjolund unfortunate to not rating, solely an excellent Kepa save denying him.
Bournemouth largely glorious. Commitment all over the place, far keener to win the 50-50s, no messing about with the ball when in positions to harm United. Can they maintain that degree?
02:47 PM BST
Half time
That is it for the primary half and Bournemouth lead 1-0 on the break due to Semenyo’s objective.
02:47 PM BST
45+1 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
Garnacho cuts in from the left and runs into some house centrally. He takes goal from simply outdoors the field however his effort goes vast of Kepa’s left put up. He hit it properly however not with sufficient accuracy.
02:45 PM BST
45 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
There shall be two added minutes on the finish of this primary half.
02:44 PM BST
44 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is in attendance on the Vitality Stadium as we speak. On the pitch Evanilson pleads for a free-kick after a collision with Yoro simply contained in the Manchester United half and, after cautious consideration, Peter Bankes decides to finally give a free-kick, which was most likely the fitting name.
02:41 PM BST
41 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
As this half has worn on Manchester United have undoubtedly grown in confidence and you would need to say they’re the aspect within the ascendancy in the mean time. A couple of nerves contained in the Vitality Stadium proper now.
02:40 PM BST
40 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
Semenyo has taken a couple of dangers inside his personal field when marking Maguire from corners. He has had his arms round him on a couple of events and a few of it’s six of 1, half a dozen of the opposite however he could be properly suggested to be extra cautious.
Scott sends in an honest ball from the left-hand aspect of the field however it’s barely too far in entrance of is teammates and goes behind for a goal-kick.
02:38 PM BST
38 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
Manchester United may and maybe needs to be degree. The ball is performed in behind the Bournemouth defence and, for some cause, Zabarnyi lets it bounce and doesn’t cope with it. Garnacho will get on the top of it and tries to elevate it over Kepa one-on-one with the Bournemouth keeper however Kepa does properly to stretch out his proper hand to make the save to disclaim Garnacho.
02:37 PM BST
37 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
VAR took a have a look at an incident contained in the Bournemouth field for a doable foul by Semenyo on Maguire however it’s cleared.
02:36 PM BST
36 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
Manchester United have themselves a nook out on the fitting and Fernandes goes to ship in an outswinger. He picks out Yoro, whose header is blocked. Manchester United preserve it alive contained in the Bournemouth field and have a pair extra photographs blocked, successful themselves one other nook within the course of.
Fernandes sends in one other outswinger that Bournemouth head away.
02:35 PM BST
34 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
Close for Bournemouth. Smith lifts a fantastic ball excessive and in behind the Manchester United defence. Evanilson is so near bringing it down and being one-on-one with Onana however it’s simply out of his attain.
02:30 PM BST
30 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
Kerkez will get to the byline and his cross is diverted behind for a nook by Mazraoui. Bournemouth take it brief however the ball by no means will get into the field as they go backwards after which to the fitting earlier than shedding possession. What a waste! Just ship it into the field!
02:26 PM BST
26 minutes: Bournemouth 1 Manchester United 0
Evanilson is caught by a excessive boot from Casemiro and is down in some ache. Whilst on the bottom Evanilson pulls his shirt up and reveals the stud marks. Bournemouth are usually not impressed that Casemiro just isn’t severely punished and the Brazilian just isn’t booked.
02:23 PM BST
GOAL! Semenyo fires Bournemouth forward
The hosts are forward. Manchester United lose possession deep in their very own half as Dorgu is dispossessed by Smith. The ball is shipped into the field and Evanilson cleverly flicks the ball into the trail of Semenyo, who fires in a shot that beats Onana at his close to put up. Ruben Amorim shall be livid together with his aspect that inside 15 seconds of them having a free-kick they conceded a objective. 1-0 Bournemouth.
02:22 PM BST
22 minutes: Bournemouth 0 Manchester United 0
Adams goes sliding right into a problem on Garnacho on the sting of the Manchester United field. Initially the referee performs on however then stops play and goes to guide Adams. It appeared that Peter Bankes could have been swayed by Garnacho rolling round on the bottom. It was definitely a forceful problem and watching the replays it most likely merited a yellow card. Initially it appeared a bit harsh however a yellow was most likely the fitting name. VAR did verify for a doable purple card but it surely stays at a yellow.
02:16 PM BST
16 minutes: Bournemouth 0 Manchester United 0
Zabarnyi flicks on a free-kick contained in the Manchester United field that Huijsen tries to get on the top of however the ball is shielded again to Onana.
Down the opposite finish Garnacho is allowed to get his shot away from the right-hand aspect of the Bournemouth field and his effort goes whiskers vast of the far put up.
It has taken 14 minutes for the United followers to begin up their best hits chant jukebox, drawing for one of many Ole Gunnar Solskjaer classics. Fairly positive it pertains to his taking part in days relatively than the stickier return as supervisor. That and the climate matches the top of time period really feel.
Bournemouth began with shock and awe urgent which was making United uncomfortable. Casemiro in significantly seemed bewildered within the younger man’s recreation of a Premier League midfield. But the guests are steadier now, Garnacho’s simply vast shot from a decent angle most likely the prospect of the sport to date.
02:14 PM BST
14 minutes: Bournemouth 0 Manchester United 0
After Ouattara and Scott each go down outdoors the Manchester United field wanting free-kicks, Kluivert decides to attempt his luck from vary however misses the goal by a way.
Casemiro is limping round a bit however is ok to proceed for now.
02:12 PM BST
12 minutes: Bournemouth 0 Manchester United 0
Dorgu fouls Kluivert out on the fitting, not far outdoors the Manchester United penalty space, presenting Bournemouth the prospect to ship a harmful supply into the field.
Kerkez, who has such a cultured left foot, sends in a fantastic ball and Ouattara will get his head on his first however he doesn’t get the header proper. The ball loops into the air after which Bournemouth give away a foul. Ouattara ought to have executed higher with that supply from Kerkez. It wanted to be flicked on however as an alternative he bought an excessive amount of on it.
02:10 PM BST
10 minutes: Bournemouth 0 Manchester United 0
Mainoo does properly to make his means into the Bournemouth penalty space regardless of various house defenders being proper round him. He will get his shot away however it’s straight at Kepa within the Bournemouth objective. Mainoo struck it properly but it surely was too near Kepa.
02:08 PM BST
8 minutes: Bournemouth 0 Manchester United 0
Onana has already been warned by referee Peter Bankes on a couple of events to not take too lengthy over goal-kicks. There has been loads of motion to date within the Manchester United penalty space however Bournemouth are but to power Onana right into a save.
02:04 PM BST
4 minutes: Bournemouth 0 Manchester United 0
Shaw, who’s taking part in within the again three for the guests as we speak, is making his first Manchester United league begin since February 2024.
Ouattara performs an unbelievable cross from the left into that hall of uncertainty between Onana and the final line of the Manchester United defence. Evanilson stretches to attempt to get on the top of it however it’s simply out of attain. All he would have wanted there was a small contact to divert it goalwards however he couldn’t stretch far sufficient.
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2 minutes: Bournemouth 0 Manchester United 0
Kluivert sends in a harmful inswinging ball from the left. Casemiro wins the header but it surely loops into the air and in direction of the far put up. Semenyo tries to take the ball down however his contact is heavy and it rolls behind for a goal-kick.
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Kick-off
We are below means on the Vitality Stadium after Led Zeppelin’s ‘Immigrant Song’ is belted out. That will get the blood pumping for positive.
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Kick-off quick approaching
Both sides emerge into the south coast sunshine and we’re simply moments away from kick-off on the Vitality Stadium.
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Reminder of the groups
Bournemouth: Kepa, Smith, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez, Scott, Adams, Semenyo, Kluivert, Ouattara, Evanilson.
Substitutes: Dennis, Cook, Senesi, Brooks, Tavernier, Soler, Jebbison, Araujo, Hill.
Manchester United: Onana, Mazraoui, Maguire, Yoro, Dorgu, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Shaw, Garnacho, Mainoo, Hojlund.
Substitutes: Heaton, Lindelof, Mount, Eriksen, Ugarte, Evans, Amass, Fredricson, Obi.
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Full of reward for Dean Huijsen
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Pre-match ideas of Andoni Iraola
“If you want a big reward, you have to show your level”
Andoni Iraola says Bournemouth should present character towards Man Utd 😤 pic.twitter.com/y2JYUiXKaJ
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 27, 2025
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Jamie Redknapp on Sky
“I’ve got such a soft spot for the place”
Jamie Redknapp says he’s ‘so proud’ of how far Bournemouth have come 🙌 pic.twitter.com/qLcXzTpxTT
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 27, 2025
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Live from the sunny south coast
Punchier group than anticipated for Man Utd, who have been anticipated to relaxation extra gamers forward of Thursday night time’s journey to Bilbao within the Europa League, now the unlikely actual quiz of their season. Starting Fernandes specifically appears a giant shout, an harm for him could be pretty disastrous. Some followers have been hoping for younger Chido Obi to have a run up entrance instead of Hojlund. No such luck.
Bournemouth’s group are unchanged from their bore draw at Palace and have chosen the pre-match music. Someone appears to have gone for an acapella model of We Built This City by Jefferson Starship, which is a pleasant break from the chart home. I’m guessing Illia Zabarnyi is the perpetrator. Just offers off Starship vibes.
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Daniel Sturridge on Sky
“I had a chat with Sebastian Coates, a former team-mate of mine and a former captain of Ruben Amorim. He mentioned the supervisor doesn’t need any egos – in case you work arduous, you play, if you don’t work arduous, you don’t.
“The supervisor has already mentioned that within the press, however the one factor he did say is issues modified after they had a summer time and purchased eight or 9 gamers.
“He needs players who work within his philosophy, the style of play and identity. But when you go into a football club, and know you are not getting players, is it a bit of stubbornness? This is the worst Man Utd team since I was born. I have never seen them this bad. They show bits in some games, but not enough.”
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Yesterday’s Premier League outcomes
Chelsea 1-0 Everton
Brighton 3-2 West Ham
Newcastle 3-0 Ipswich
Southampton 1-2 Fulham
Wolves 3-0 Leicester
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Jamie Redknapp on Sky
“There comes a time when you’ve got a duty as a manager to improve the players that you have” 💬
Jamie Redknapp says Ruben Amorim has to enhance the gamers he has at his disposal. pic.twitter.com/8g5j3tkbn1
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 27, 2025
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Sky’s Gary Neville on Manchester United
“Manchester United has become a graveyard for players and coaches” 🪦
Gary Neville offers his opinion on a possible overhaul of gamers at Manchester United 👀 pic.twitter.com/hiygiftveo
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 27, 2025
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The pre-match ideas of Ruben Amorim
On Luke Shaw:
“He goes to begin within the again three. That is one of the best place for him. We need to take a threat there to handle gamers however to have gamers like him and Mason Mount improves this group so much.
On deciding his beginning 11:
“I’ve the accountability to place a powerful group towards this Bournemouth aspect. It shall be a troublesome recreation however we had a full week to organize the gamers. I’m attempting to handle successful the sport but in addition getting ready for the following one towards Bilbao.
“We need to bring intensity. We need to be focused. We have lost games in set pieces so we have to improve our intensity today. We need to press and we need to take advantage of every moment they give us.”
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Get your repair
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Damning numbers
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Amorim: Rashford and Antony departures will assist Man Utd
“In January, you were talking about Rashford and Antony, we lost these players and didn’t bring new ones,” he mentioned. “It was a threat. But there are issues right here which can be extra essential than scoring 10 extra targets this season.
“We are trying to do something that is more important. We can hurt the squad now but in the future it will help the club. I think we are on that path. That is clear. In that moment it was my idea. I was trying to help the team and sometimes the players that need something different. That is all.”
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Ruben Amorim talking to Sky
“We have a special feeling in this club” ❤️
Ruben Amorim says there’s a feeling of belonging at Old Trafford 🏟️ pic.twitter.com/0X1910enNH
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 27, 2025
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Full group information
Bournemouth are unchanged from final weekend’s goalless draw at Crystal Palace. Midfielder Lewis Cook was a doubt for the sport however is match sufficient for a spot on the bench.
Bournemouth: Kepa, Smith, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez, Scott, Adams, Semenyo, Kluivert, Ouattara, Evanilson.
Substitutes: Dennis, Cook, Senesi, Brooks, Tavernier, Soler, Jebbison, Araujo, Hill.
Manchester United make 5 modifications to the aspect that misplaced 1-0 at house to Wolves final Sunday. Luke Shaw makes his first league begin this season, with Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro additionally come into the beginning XI. Victor Lindelof, Christian Eriksen, Manuel Ugarte, Tyler Fredricson and Harry Amass drop to the bench.
Manchester United: Onana, Mazraoui, Maguire, Yoro, Dorgu, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Shaw, Garnacho, Mainoo, Hojlund.
Substitutes: Heaton, Lindelof, Mount, Eriksen, Ugarte, Evans, Amass, Fredricson, Obi.
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Manchester United current outcomes
Tuesday 1st April: Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United (Premier League)
Sunday 6th April: Manchester United 0-0 Manchester City (Premier League)
Thursday 10th April: Lyon 2-2 Manchester United (Europa League quarter-final first leg)
Sunday 13th April: Newcastle 4-1 Manchester United (Premier League)
Thursday 17th April: Manchester United 5-4 Lyon (Europa League quarter-final second leg)
Sunday 20th April: Manchester United 0-1 Wolves (Premier League)
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Bournemouth current outcomes
Wednesday 2nd April: Bournemouth 1-2 Ipswich
Saturday 5th April: West Ham 2-2 Bournemouth
Monday 14th April: Bournemouth 1-0 Fulham
Saturday 19th April: Crystal Palace 0-0 Bournemouth
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Special day for Bournemouth
How issues have modified for Bournemouth followers during the last decade or so. They entered administration for a second time and have been relegated to League Two in 2008, almost falling out of the Football League. Now they’re combating for European soccer for subsequent season and as we speak represents their three hundredth Premier League recreation.
Ten years since our first-ever #PL promotion 📈
Our three hundredth Premier League recreation 🔥
A particular week for the membership off the pitch too 🏟️Everyone within the stadium, we wish to see these excessive up within the sky as we speak! 😍 pic.twitter.com/XRHnGmjaS0
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) April 27, 2025
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Manchester United group information
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Bournemouth group information
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Match preview
Bournemouth welcome Manchester United to the south coast seeking to proceed their hopes of securing European soccer on the Vitality Stadium subsequent season. Andoni Iraola’s aspect have already got their highest variety of factors (49) in a top-flight marketing campaign they usually start the day in 10th, understanding victory would take them into eighth. Fulham and Brighton received yesterday to leapfrog Bournemouth however Iraola’s aspect can leap again over these sides with a win. Iraola is aware of will probably be powerful to safe Europe subsequent season with a troublesome run-in and is taking it recreation by recreation.
“At the end, we do not know what is going to happen,” Iraola mentioned. “What goes to be the place that offers you the entry to Europe. More or much less, we have to suppose is that there’s seven groups which can be forward of us, comfortably forward of us, and there are some groups round us…three, 4 groups that we’re combating for most likely one spot, or possibly nothing as a result of we have no idea if Crystal Palace wins the cup, there’s nothing to play for.
“But we want to think that at least there will be one position there that is open because the distances – are one point, two points – are really, really short and we know it is going to be difficult, especially for us because we have a difficult schedule. We have to play against teams that are very good. But now at the end of the season, every point, whoever is the opposition, is very expensive and we have to go week by week and try to arrive with chances until the last game.”
The hosts shall be with out Luis Sinisterra with a thigh harm while Enes Unal and Ryan Christie are long-term absentees. Bournemouth are unbeaten of their final three video games towards Manchester United, scoring eight targets in these video games.
Meanwhile Manchester United, who may endure their highest variety of defeats (16) in a Premier League marketing campaign in the event that they have been to lose as we speak, very a lot have all their eggs within the Europa League basket. Languishing down in 15th place, all their consideration is on their upcoming Europa League semi-final towards Athletic Bilbao. Despite this, Manchester United supervisor Ruben Amorim has pressured that their focus is on as we speak, not on Thursday night time’s first leg towards Bilbao.
“The focus is that we’ve to face it. We must have that feeling that each recreation is essential and we’ve to win each recreation as a result of that could be a feeling that’s essential to not lose. We are going to face this recreation [against Bournemouth] with one of the best group as a result of we had a full week to organize. Some of the gamers didn’t play towards Wolves and generally in case you get well a lot the gamers, it’s a dangerous factor. We will attempt to handle all the pieces to win this recreation and put together for the following one. It is huge as a result of it’s one group that presses so much and has one thing to battle for on this second with European nights.
“We know the quality of the squad, of the manager and the way they play, press, the one on one that they have, the mobility of their players, it is going to be a really tough match. We have to be focused on this game because it is here. Every game is really important and we need to win games in the Premier League. But in certain details, we need to not only focus on this game, but also in the next one. I try not to mention Bilbao in the week. We are just focused on Bournemouth.”
Amorim has confirmed that Diogo Dalot may miss the remainder of the season, becoming a member of the likes of Lisandro Martinez and Joshua Zirkzee. In the reverse fixture again in December, Bournemouth received 3-0 at Old Trafford, a repeat of the scoreline they achieved on the identical floor final season. When these sides met on the Vitality Stadium final season, the sport resulted in a 2-2 draw.
Team information to comply with shortly.
