EPL: Bournemouth thrash Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United looks on during the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester United and F.C. Copenhagen at Old Trafford on October 24, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

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Manchester United on Saturday afternoon suffered a heavy loss 3-0 at home to Bournemouth just three days after a huge Chelsea win at the same venue.

Dominic Solanke put the visitors in front inside five minutes and, while United initially threatened an immediate response, the Cherries were a constant threat on the counter.

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James Tavernier had a goal ruled out for the visitors, while Solanke was denied a second by the post as United repeatedly gave the ball away.

Philip Billing rose highest at the back post and towered over Luke Shaw as he nodded in a second of the afternoon, as the Red Devils were again cut open too easily.

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And Marcos Senesi completed the rout late on in the  68th minute of the second half putting Erik ten Hag under pressure once again.

But they never looked like doing so on a miserable afternoon for Ten Hag and his players, the club lurching swiftly back into crisis mode with a dismal performance that was greeted with a chorus of boos from those who stayed to hear the final whistle.

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An impressive midweek win over Chelsea had seemingly lifted the mood at Old Trafford, and meant United had the chance to draw level on points with rivals Manchester City with victory over the Cherries.

However, reverse was the case as Bournemouth against all odds snatched victory at the expense of the Reds at Old Trafford.

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