CASEMIRO scored a wonder-volley as Manchester United defeated Bournemouth 1-0!
But the Red Devils will still need a point from their final two games after Liverpool’s LATE equaliser against Aston Villa.
Top scorer Marcus Rashford missed out today with illness.
- Kick-off time: 3pm BST
- TV channel: Not televised in the UK
- Bournemouth XI: Neto; Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kelly; Smith, Cook, Lerma, Anthony; Christie, Brooks; Solanke
- Man Utd XI: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Lindelof, Shaw; Casemiro, Eriksen; Antony, Fernandes, Sancho
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Updated Premier League table
Manchester United remain fourth in the Premier League table with the same points as third-placed Newcastle.
United are now three points ahead of fifth-placed Liverpool, who drew 1-1 with Aston Villa.
Bournemouth, on the other hand, are 14th and obviously safe from relegation.
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Bournemouth vs Man Utd stats
Manchester United dominated 59 per cent of possession against Bouremouth.
United produced 20 shots, a fourth of which were on target.
The Cherries, on the other hand, registered 10 shots, four of which were on target.
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FT: Bournemouth 0-1 Man Utd
Manchester United picked up a very important Premier League win over Bournemouth at Dean Court.
Casemiro scored the winner, which brings United even closer to a top-four finish.
The Red Devils opened the scoring after just nine minutes when Christian Eriksen lobbed the ball over the Cherries’ defenders from the edge of the box.
Marcos Senesi produced an accidental assist as his deflection set Casemiro up for a stunning overhead volley that gave Neto absolutely no chance.
Credit: AFP
FT: Bournemouth 0-1 Man Utd
Peep!
That’s full-time at Bournemouth!!!
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What a chance!
Bournemouth defender Senesi delivers a stunning left-footed volley that just misses De Gea’s top right corner.
The defender almost made up for his earlier mistake that led to Casemiro’s stunner. That would have seen him score a worldie of his own…
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Chance
Man Utd sub McTominay tries a rather weak shot from the edge of the box but Neto picks it up with ease.
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Four more minutes of stoppage time to go!
Bournemouth are desperately pushing for an equaliser whereas Man Utd are focused on protecting their fragile lead.
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Man Utd boss Ten Hag isn’t taking any chances as we approach full-time.
United are now much more defensive with a packed midfield.
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Substitution
Man Utd boss Ten Hag introduces Fred and McTominay, who replace Eriksen and Antony.
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Chance
Man Utd captain Fernandes tries a long-range shot that completely misses the target.
The playmaker had options left and right…
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What a chance!
Bournemouth come so close to an equaliser!
Ouattara finds Moore down the right and the striker has only De Gea to beat but his shot is perfectly blocked by the Man Utd goalkeeper!
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Bournemouth aren’t convincing enough as we approach full-time.
But then again, neither are Man Utd…
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Wan-Bissaka has been unbeatable so far in the match when it comes to one-on-one duels.
Man Utd are quite composed as we approach full-time, and they have a lot to thank the right-back for.
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De Gea taking his good’ole time delivering a goal-kick.
The goalkeeper is probably showing Man Utd’s mentality as we approach full-time.
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What a chance!
Man Utd come close to sealing the three points with a fantastic volley by Fernandes, which is palmed away by Neto with a beautiful lunge to his right.
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Antony is played through with a wonderful pass by Man Utd skipper Fernandes.
The winger is running towards Neto, who is the only Bournemouth player left to beat.
But the winger stops his run and the Cherries’ defenders get to him.
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Man Utd continue to dominate possession and tempo.
But it also looks like United don’t want to risk giving their lead away.
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Substitution
Man Utd boss Ten Hag makes another change as Garnacho replaces Sancho.
Can the United youngster score another late goal?
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Yellow card
And we have the first booking of the match as Cook is cautioned for a rough tackle on Eriksen – VAR took a look for a potential red.
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Bournemouth keep pushing for an equaliser, but time is going by fast.
… And United hold the record of most clean sheets so far this season.
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Tempo has picked up from both sides as Man Utd are creating chances and Bournemouth are finding space.
United’s lead appears to look fragile.
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Substitution
Bournemouth boss O’Neil shakes things up again as Vina and Ouattara come on for Smith and Christie respectively.
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Chance
Man Utd continue to bombard Man Utd with Fernandes’ shot being blocked by Zabarnyi right in front of goal.
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Chance
Man Utd star Weghorst looks for his first Prem goal but his effort is punched away by Neto.
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Another good performance by Wan-Bissaka so far down at right-back.
The former England international is determined to win over manager Ten Hag, with Dalot’s contract talks yet to breaj through.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
