Overview
- United went 1-0, 2-1 and 4-3 up, but Bournemouth replied each time through Antoine Semenyo, Evanilson, Marcus Tavernier and late substitute Eli Junior Kroupi.
- Amad Diallo, Casemiro, a Bruno Fernandes free-kick and Matheus Cunha provided United’s goals in a match that featured nine shots on target for each side.
- Ruben Amorim departed from his usual 3-4-3 during the game, at one stage switching to a bold 4-2-4 in search of control.
- Goalkeeper Senne Lammens produced key stoppage-time saves to deny David Brooks and ensure the draw at Old Trafford.
- Noussair Mazraoui was absent to join Morocco for AFCON, Leny Yoro started in defense, Amad and Bryan Mbeumo began before linking up with their national teams, and injured Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt remained out as United missed a chance to climb to fifth.