Man Utd v Bournemouth
Play By Play
The final whistle arrives, signalling the end of a bleak afternoon, and potentially the end of Michael Carrick's Manchester United tenure, as Bournemouth steal away from Old Trafford following a fine 3-0 outing. Goalscoring proceedings began near the conclusion of a pretty nondescript first half. Following a pointless two-footed near miss from Heaven was penalised, the resulting Kluivert free kick was perfect for an unmarked Rayan to volley home in the 38th minute. Five minutes later it was 2-0, as again, the defenders were all over the place. This time, Yoro was at fault, as he slipped under pressure from Truffert before the left-back nabbed the ball and crossed simply for Tavernier to stroke home. While United offered very little for their home fans to smile about as they fired beneath a 1 xG, continued Cherries intent bore fruit in the 71st minute. Cook powered through for Evanilson, luring Lammens out in the process. The Brazilian rounded the sliding keeper before expertly lofting home from 20 yards out on the right. The 2.18 xG-topping visitors continue a fine record in M16, carrying on unbeaten from their last four trips north. Bournemouth move to 13th, while United drift down to 16th after this, an eighth game without a win. Thanks for joining us today. Goodbye!
FULL-TIME: MANCHESTER UNITED 0-3 BOURNEMOUTH
Mount curls an effort on target from range, yet it's catching practice for Petrovic.
Kroupi looks promising as he gets valuable minutes back in the legs. Alas, his impact is limited to an overhit cross from the right.
There'll be a minimum of five minutes of added time.
As they have been intermittently throughout the second half, more United fans are heading for the exits.
How about this for a reception? Another star today in Evanilson comes off as Junior Kroupi returns from injury.
The experienced Smith is replaced by Bafode Diakite for the final few minutes.
After a superb performance, we see Tavernier head off as the first of a late flurry of changes. On comes Amine Adli.
CLOSE! Another fine cross from Lacey is lofted over, and Santos lingers at the back post as Petrovic and Smith combine to send the ball behind! In the next phase, Yoro is blocked too! Bournemouth are determined to keep this clean sheet!
A Lacey cross from the right looks promising, but a stooping Silva heads away.
This game feels like it's winding down. Will United be able to at least grab a consolation?
There's a really strange feeling around Old Trafford. There have been chants of 'sacked in the morning' by the away fans, plenty of United fans lamenting the Glazers, while Carrick has been shown support from the Stretford End. It's touching in a way, but it looks like it could be over for the former United midfielder.
A quiet Diallo afternoon comes to an end now, as Shea Lacey arrives as United's final change. Fernandes won't be featuring today.
The worrying reading continues for United fans. The Red Devils have conceded three or more goals in consecutive games for the first time since April 2025 (1-4 vs Newcastle and 5-4 vs Lyon).
Right after grabbing his assist, Cook comes off for Ryan Christie.
Manchester United are 3-0 down at Old Trafford in the Premier League for the first time since December 2024, which was also against Bournemouth.
Another United change, and still no Fernandes. At least it's a striker, though! Off comes Baleba for Joshua Zirkzee.
It's like a combination of a 50-50 and a pass from Cook, as he quickly powers through for his forward to chase. It skids on the surface and invites Lammens out, but the striker shows superb pace to get there first!
GOOOAAALLLL! IT'S A MAGNIFICENT FINISH FROM EVANILSON FOR 3-0! Is this the end for Carrick? It really, farcically feels like it, as Lammens misjudges a Cook pass and slides out. Evanilson touches it past him, before clinically lofting it into the empty net from about 20 yards out on the right!
Martinez takes a speculative shot from range, giving Petrovic a relatively easy save.
RAYAN! The Brazilian embarrasses Martinez seconds after the centre-back comes on. He touches it around the Argentine, and he does that classic modern defending tactic of falling down to appeal some sort of foul. This is unsuccessful; before fortunately, Rayan whizzes past the base of the left post!
We see another change now, this time for the hosts. Heaven makes way for Lisandro Martinez in defence. Fernandes still remains on the sidelines.
The board goes up now, as Rose brings Kluivert off for the equally electric Ben Gannon-Doak.
Dalot goes for a drive down the left, and does to take on two to win a corner. This is then curled straight into Petrovic's clutches.
