Manchester United v Bournemouth live: Premier League latest as Dean Huijsen's header gives visitors half-time lead
Revised on December 22, 2024, at 2:50 PM GMT.
AND THERE’S THE WHISTLE FOR HALF-TIME!
An additional minute has been added to the first half. Since conceding the first goal, United has been pushing hard, but Bournemouth is still ahead by a narrow 1-0 margin.
FERNANDES COMES VERY CLOSE ONCE MORE
A powerful shot flew towards the visiting goal. It’s unclear if Kepa would have reached it. The score stays at 1-0, but Bournemouth is under pressure as Mainoo attempts a delicate shot that goes off target.
UNITED AIMING FOR A BALANCED GAME BEFORE THE BREAK
Kepa made an excellent save to deflect Fernandes' shot before the ball ricocheted off Huijsen after a corner, narrowly missing the goal by about a yard. The Cherries are getting away with it a bit.
A delightful display of football by United.
The highlight of the first half came when Dalot passed the ball to Amad, who then set it up for Bruno. Unfortunately, Bruno missed, sending the ball a couple of feet off target. It was a great display of teamwork.
UNITED'S SET-PIECE RECORD IS DISAPPOINTING
Protecting against set pieces remains a persistent problem for the home team.
ANOTHER PLAYER RECEIVES A YELLOW CARD
Manuel Ugarte makes a harsh tackle on Kluivert as he attempts to initiate a counterattack from deep in the field.
FREE-KICK OPPORTUNITY FOR UNITED
Fernandes takes the free-kick but hits it directly into the wall. Shortly after, Adam Smith receives a yellow card for a harsh late tackle on Tyrell Malacia near the sideline. United is on the hunt for a goal to level the match.
ONANA COMPELLED TO MAKE THE SAVE
This time, Evanilson takes control of a long pass from the back before quickly shooting at the United goal. However, Onana is positioned perfectly to make the save, and no one follows up to capitalize on the rebound.
I can't say I didn't expect this.
The visiting team seemed more likely to score, and they'll be pleased with how they achieved it, even though there was some discussion about whether the free-kick that led to the goal was justified.
SCORE! BOURNEMOUTH takes the lead against MANCHESTER UNITED with a goal from HUIJSEN, making it 0-1.
Dean Huijsen gives Old Trafford a reason to cheer. Christie delivers a free-kick from the side, and Huijsen manages to connect with the ball using the back of his head. It glances into the net, leaving Onana with no chance to save it.
Illia Zabarnyi gives up a set-piece. The crowd chants "United, United" as Fernandes delivers the ball towards the near post, but there are plenty of white shirts around to handle the threat.
A single objective could potentially resolve this situation.
Right now, it feels like a contest of determination, with hardly any open space in the center of the field.
Visitors are still finding happiness in the coverage.
Kluivert was tripped by Maguire before he managed to take a shot, but it went wide due to him losing his balance. The pass came from Dean Huijsen, but the Old Trafford pitch caused Kluivert to slip.
ONANA STEPS OUT OF HIS GOAL TO GATHER A CROSS.
Ouattara delivered a good cross into the box, but it was an easy catch for Onana, who got to the ball before Semenyo. The away team has been having the stronger moments in the game up to this point.
Bruno takes a powerful shot at the goal from a distance.
Diallo delivers a tidy pass to the United captain, but his long-range shot is securely caught by Kepa. It had good speed, but didn't quite find its target.
BRUNO FERNANDES TAKES THE LEAD FOR UNITED
Tyler Adams put in some solid defensive work, successfully challenging the opposing captain and then repeating that effort to stop Mainoo's advance.
A LOT OF EXERTION AND STRUGGLING
However, there wasn't much in terms of scoring, as both teams seemed to neutralize each other's efforts. The saying that every game needs a goal certainly holds true for this matchup.
GUESTS HUNTING FOR FIFTH PLACE IN THE STANDINGS
By securing three points today, they would climb above Aston Villa on goal difference and take fifth position in the standings. Meanwhile, United is aiming to steer clear of finishing in the bottom half at Christmas for the first time since 1989.
REFEREE RAISES OFFSIDE FLAG AGAINST THE AWAY TEAM
Dango Ouattara was flagged for offside following a late foul by Harry Maguire on Evanlilson, which resulted in a free-kick. Unfortunately, Christie's attempt at delivering the free-kick didn’t amount to much in the end.
BOURNEMOUTH DEMONSTRATES THEIR THREAT
Antoine Semenyo takes a shot after receiving a pass from Ryan Christie, but his attempt goes right to Onana, who easily saves it following a solid counterattack from the Cherries.
