Man United vs Bournemouth

Manchester United will look to cement their position amongst the Premier League top four as they take on relegation candidate Bournemouth at Old Trafford in ...

[Antony is injured](https://twitter.com/ShamoonHafez/status/1610354705045094400), requiring the introduction of Donny van de Beek as a No. The commentators describe the match as "lukewarm" to start. On the ensuing free-kick delivery by Christian Eriksen, Casemiro gets on the end of a fantastic ball in, and the Red Devils open the scoring. Bournemouth spring on a turnover in the attacking half, and wonderful one-touch passing gets the ball through to Jadon Anthony. The Cherries have their first look on goal of the match, also coming from a set-piece deep, but Dominic Solanke heads it over. A furious spell of possession results in a few chances in front of net, but the Bournemouth defense holds firm. In their first foray forward of the half, Bournemouth create a good opportunity as Philip Billing gets high above Harry Maguire and heads a cross home, but de Gea is there to punch it away. First it's Marcus Rashford who whiffed on his scissor kick, and then Alejandro Garnacho fires from a tight angle on the left, which Travers has to scramble to stop as he gets up off the turf. Jaiden Anthony is the man to have a go this time, as he gets free down the left side of the penalty area after an excellent back-heel by Jefferson Lerma. A third has been coming for a while now, and it's Marcus Rashford who continues his sensational form with the nail in Bournemouth's coffin. That was the case for Manchester United against Bournemouth, as Ten Hag made a number of changes to the lineup at very little cost. It wasn't long ago that the 27-year-old couldn't stay healthy and failed to impress in his short time on the field, often an easy target for fans and media who wanted a scapegoat for United's larger issues.

Manchester United's victory in our first home game of 2023 gives us four wins in a row since the restart.

The Portuguese magnifico squared the ball across the box to Rashford, who slotted it home to register his sixth in a row at Old Trafford for the forward and his fourth since the restart. However, it was the early substitute Garnacho who had a great chance to make it three, when Fred found the speedy Argentinian. United gained a foothold on the game early and managed to hold the majority of play in the Bournemouth half in the first 10 minutes. His give-and-go pass to Rashford sparked the move and the England international proceeded to dart his way towards the Stretford End. His ball made its way to the in-form Rashford, but before he could react, the ball was blocked very well by Lloyd Kelly and cleared away. A banner with a butcher’s cleaver on the Argentina flag was shown off in commemoration of Martinez, while United fans serenaded their defender with “Argentina” chants.

Manchester United eased to a 3-0 win against Bournemouth on Tuesday, strengthening their grip on a Premier League top-four place after a fourth straight ...

Rashford was fouled by Adam Smith on the left and Christian Eriksen floated in a free-kick which Casemiro met at the near post to apply the finish. Rashford has become the main man up front this season, with Ronaldo playing a bit-part role even before his departure in November, and the 25-year-old scored United's third goal in the 86th minute to add gloss to the scoreline. England defender Luke Shaw started and finished the move, bursting forward from his own half and shifting the ball rightwards before arriving to turn in substitute Alejandro Garnacho's low cross.

Manchester United will look to cement their position amongst the Premier League top four as they take on relegation candidate Bournemouth at Old Trafford in ...

— Man United starting lineup (4-2-3-1): De Gea (GK) — Wan-Bissaka, Varane, L. Billing — 9. Now they are recovered.”— Laurie Whitwell (@lauriewhitwell) Travers (GK) — 15. Mepham — 32. Rashford — 9. [Antony is injured](https://twitter.com/ShamoonHafez/status/1610354705045094400), requiring the introduction of Donny van de Beek as a No. Eriksen — 8. Shaw — 18. De Gea (GK) — 29. –

Manchester United extended their Premier League winning run as they overcame Bournemouth 3-0 at Old Trafford.

An initial Fernandes corner is dealt with comfortably, but in the second phase, a delicious Shaw cross-field pass finds the Portuguese, whose cushioned pass is perfectly into the path of Rashford. It's a fantastically worked goal, started and finished by Shaw, who drove forward, breaking the Bournemouth line from left-back, spreading it wide right to Garnacho via Fernandes, and Shaw slides home for two. There's three, and it's Marcus Rashford, who finally gets in on the act! It's two, and it's Luke Shaw for Manchester United! Rashford wins the initial free kick on the left off Smith, and the Christian Eriksen delivery is converted brilliantly on the volley by the unmarked Brazilian at the near post. He's rivalled closely by Casemiro, but his exceptional goal - started and finished by himself - sees Shaw pip the Brazilian battler to this one.