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Manchester United Falls Further After Bournemouth Thrashing at Old Trafford
Bournemouth, led by Andoni Iraola, delivered a humiliating 0-3 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford, exposing the deepening crisis of the Red Devils under manager Rúben Amorim. The result not only highlights Bournemouth's excellent form but also underscores United's struggles in the Premier League.
This victory solidifies Iraola's remarkable record against Manchester United: two wins and one draw in three matches, with six goals scored and none conceded at the "Theatre of Dreams." Bournemouth’s triumph lifts them to fifth place in the league, overtaking teams like Aston Villa, Newcastle United, and Manchester City.
Bournemouth Dominates Old Trafford
The visitors opened the scoring in the 30th minute when Dean Huijsen headed home a set piece, beating Zirkzee and leaving goalkeeper André Onana helpless. Bournemouth then sealed the game with two quickfire goals in the second half.
- Justin Kluivert doubled the lead by converting a penalty he earned after being fouled by Noussair Mazraoui, sending Onana the wrong way.
- Minutes later, a mistake by Kobbie Mainoo led to a swift counterattack, with Dango Ouattara setting up Antoine Semenyo, who finished clinically to make it 0-3.
Disappointment and Dismay at Old Trafford
Fifteen minutes before the final whistle, disheartened United fans began to leave the stadium, unable to endure yet another dismal display at home. The result leaves Manchester United languishing in 13th place with 22 points, far from European qualification spots and a staggering 14 points behind league leaders Liverpool, who also have two games in hand.
In contrast, Bournemouth sits impressively in fifth place with 28 points, just three shy of Nottingham Forest, who hold the final Champions League qualification spot. Under Iraola’s leadership, the Cherries continue to defy expectations and establish themselves as one of the season’s standout teams.