Premier League GW33 - Bournemouth vs Man United

Bournemouth vs Man United | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

Welcome to the thrilling match between Manchester United and Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium! Both teams displayed their attacking skills and will to win crucial points in an exciting match. Let's examine the exciting game that took place between these two Premier League teams.

Bournemouth:

Following their 3-0 victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford in December, Bournemouth is aiming to accomplish their first league double against the Red Devils. The Cherries have won their last three Premier League home games, continuing an amazing run of form at the Vitality Stadium. They have never previously won four straight at home in the top level. Andoni Iraola's team has won four, drawn one, and lost one of their previous six games; Luton Town emerged triumphant last time around.

Man United:

Erik ten Hag's team will be playing for United's prospects of qualifying for the Europa League, and they need to win today in order to move up to sixth position, above Newcastle United. Out of the six Premier League away games the Red Devils have played against Bournemouth, they have won four. The other two were losses in December 2015 (1-2) and November 2019 (0-1). United has given up the early goal in their last two Premier League games, taken the lead, and lost both of them in the end. The only other team to accomplish this in three straight competition games was West Ham in April 2016. With seven goals apiece this season, Ten Hag will be depending on his offensive trio of Marcus Rashford, Rasmus Hojlund, and Alejandro Garnacho.

Line ups:

BOURNEMOUTH (4-2-3-1): Neto; Milos Kerkez, Marcos Senesi, Illia Zabarnyi, Adam Smith; Ryan Christie, Lewis Cook; Dango Ouattara, Justin Kluivert, Luis Sinisterra; Dominic Solanke.

BOURNEMOUTH SUBS: Lloyd Kelly, Romain Faivre, Alex Scott, James Hill, Enes Unal, Philip Billing, Max Aarons, Mark Travers, Michael Dacosta Gonzalez.

MANCHESTER UNITED (4-2-3-1): Andre Onana; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Harry Maguire, Willy Kambwala, Diogo Dalot; Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro; Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho; Rasmus Hojlund

MANCHESTER UNITED SUBS: Altay Bayindir, Sofyan Amrabat, Mason Mount, Christian Eriksen, Amad Diallo, Omari Forson, Harry Amass, Habeeb Ogunneye, Ethan Wheatley.

Vitality Stadium | Picture Credits - Facts.net

Solanke scored a goal for Bournemouth and gave them a lead of 1-0 | Picture Credits: Loop News Caribbean

First Half: Goals Galore

With a strong effort from outside the area, Solanke gave Bournemouth the lead early in the game. But United rallied fast, and after excellent work from Hojlund and Garnacho, Fernandes volleyed home an equalizer. Shortly after, Kluivert scored a crisp goal from inside the box to give the Cherries the lead again. Both sides had opportunities, with Bournemouth just edging ahead at the half.

Second Half: Penalty Drama

In the second half, United showed determination and were given a penalty after Smith handled the ball inside the box. Fernandes calmly scored from the spot to tie the score for United. In stoppage time, Bournemouth pushed for a late winner and believed they had a chance from the penalty spot, but VAR overturned the result, stating that the foul took place outside the box.

Honors Even

A thrilling 2-2 draw marked the conclusion of the game, as both sides displayed their offensive prowess and tenacity. United's league problems remained, but Bournemouth's outstanding home form maintained. In the end, neither team was able to score the winning goal despite the drama and excitement. Both Bournemouth and Manchester United will aim to improve on this outcome in their next games as they have shared three important points.

Fernandes scored a goal for Man United and levelled the score to 1-1 | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

Kluivert scored a goal for Bournemouth and gave them back a lead of 2-1 again | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

Fernandes scored one more goal through penalty for Man United which again levelled the score to 2-2 | Picture Credits: Premier League Website