In a surprising turn of events, Bournemouth secured a historic win against Manchester United, leaving the Red Devils to take one step forward and two steps back after their recent triumph over Chelsea. The 3-0 victory on Saturday marked Bournemouth's first-ever win at Old Trafford, once considered an impregnable fortress.
Bournemouth Makes History with Commanding Victory Over Manchester United at Old Trafford"
In a surprising turn of events, Bournemouth secured a historic win against Manchester United, leaving the Red Devils to take one step forward and two steps back after their recent triumph over Chelsea. The 3-0 victory on Saturday marked Bournemouth's first-ever win at Old Trafford, once considered an impregnable fortress.
Despite being perceived as the underdog, Bournemouth displayed dominance against Manchester United, a team they had managed to secure only four points from in the last 11 league encounters. The breakthrough came early in the game, with Dominic Solanke scoring in the fifth minute to give Bournemouth the lead.
As the hosts desperately sought to equalize in the second half, Bournemouth intensified their attack, netting two more goals within five minutes. Phillip Billing and Marcos Sensei found the back of the net with powerful headers, solidifying Bournemouth's commanding performance.
Although Manchester United managed to score a fourth goal, it was disallowed by the VAR after the ball got into Ouattara's hands. The result pushed Manchester United down to sixth place with 27 points after their seventh loss in 16 matches, while Bournemouth rose to the 13th position with 19 points.
The setback for Manchester United comes just before a crucial Champions League clash with Bayern Munich next Tuesday, adding to the pressure in their fight for survival in the prestigious tournament.
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