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.
Three-time champions, Manchester United, faced a heartbreaking elimination from the UEFA Champions League group stage after failing to secure a crucial victory against Bayern Munich. To keep their last sixteen hopes alive, they needed a win on Tuesday night, while FC Copenhagen had to draw with Galatasaray. Unfortunately, neither scenario unfolded as planned.
Manchester United's year couldn't have ended on a bleaker note as they find themselves caught in a distressing cycle of losses and goal drought. The club suffered a 1-2 defeat against Nottingham in their final match of the year, marking another setback for the Red Devils. Nottingham's only prior victory over United in the Premier League dates back to 1994 when they secured a 2-1 win at Old Trafford.