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Man Utd host Bournemouth as Huijsen heads Cherries in front – latest updates
Manchester United host Bournemouth in the Premier League with Marcus Rashford’s situation continuing to attract attention.
Ruben Amorim has once again made the decision to leave the England forward out of the squad, having done the same for last weekend’s Manchester derby and the chaotic midweek Carabao Cup defeat to Tottenham.
Bournemouth, meanwhile, travel to Old Trafford in form with Andoni Iraola’s Cherries looking to close in on the top four with victory.
“I think we are improving near the opponent box. We have some games that we are near the box but without real threat. You could see different things [against Tottenham],” Amorim pointed out ahead of the game. “You could see we can shoot, we are near the goal and you feel it, you really feel it. I think it is a good thing in our team.”
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GOAL! Man Utd 0-2 Bournemouth
Kluivert steps up to take the penalty. He takes a short run up and fires straight down the middle for 2-0!
Chris Wilson22 December 2024 15:19
PENALTY! Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
Silly challenge from Mazraoui, as he slides in too late and brings down Kluivert. Stone wall.
Chris Wilson22 December 2024 15:17
Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
Still not clicking in attack for the hosts, with another pass over to Dalot once again not making it to its intended target. They’re enjoying a bit more possession now though.
Chris Wilson22 December 2024 15:15
Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
It’s a great ball in from Diallo, and it almost reaches a United man a couple of yards from the line, but it’s cleared.
Chris Wilson22 December 2024 15:13
Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
Mazraoui wins a corner and United make the subs, with Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund replacing Ugarte and Zirkzee.
Chris Wilson22 December 2024 15:12
Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
More subs being prepared for United early on in the half. Dalot cuts inside and hits a very tame effort that is easily blocked.
Chris Wilson22 December 2024 15:11
Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
More frantic play as both sides lose possession too easily. Groans around Old Trafford as Onana plays a long ball over to Zirkzee, but it’s nowhere near the Dutchman.
Chris Wilson22 December 2024 15:09
Man Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
Maguire heads clear and Bournemouth have another corner. More potential danger for the hosts.
Not a good delivery though, and United win a throw.
Chris Wilson22 December 2024 15:06