Manchester United FC vs AFC Bournemouth Lineups
This was a top-of-the-table clash in match week 17 of the 2024/25 Premier League season, with Manchester United hosting AFC Bournemouth at Old Trafford. Manchester United played in a 3-4-2-1 formation, while AFC Bournemouth opted for a 4-2-3-1. The starting eleven of Manchester United had a combined worth of 414 million euros, while the starting eleven of Bournemouth had a combined worth of 228 million euros.
Manchester United starting eleven
Goalkeeper: Andre Onana (No. 24)
Defenders: Nosor Mazraoui (3), Harry Maguire (5), Lisandro Martinez (6), Diogo Dalot (20), Tyrone Marias (12), Manuel Ughetti (25), Kobi Menuh (37), Amadou Diallo (16)
Midfield: Bruno Fernandes (8), Christian Eriksen (14), Anthony Matheus dos Santos (21)
Forwards: Joshua Zirkzee (11), Rasmus Hojland (9)
Bournemouth starting eleven
Goalkeeper: Kepa Arrizabalaga (No. 13)
Defenders: Adam Smith (No. 15), Ilija Zabavni (No. 27), Huysen (No. 2), Milos Kocic (No. 3)
Midfield: Ryan Christie (10), Lewis Cook (4), Antoine Semenyo (24), Dango Watta (11), Francisco Evaristo (9), Justin Kluivert (19)
Key moments and goals of the match
29th minute: Bournemouth score first
Bournemouth break the deadlock first! Ryan Christie takes a free kick from the right, and Huyesen heads the ball in at the front of the net, sending the ball flying into the far corner. United goalkeeper De Gea can only watch as the ball goes in. United are now 0-1 behind.
59th minute: Bournemouth extend their lead
Bournemouth get a penalty! United defender Mazić fouled in the penalty area while defending, and he felled Justin Kluivert. The referee decisively awarded a penalty. Kluivert took the penalty himself and successfully fooled Onana, sending the ball into the middle of the goal. Manchester United trailed 0-2.
63rd minute: Bournemouth seal the win
Bournemouth strikes again! Francisco Evander sends in a through ball, Dango Ouattara gets on the end of it and crosses it in a reverse triangle, and Antoine Semenou easily taps it in. Manchester United are now 0-3 behind, and the suspense is over.
Result
Final score: Manchester United 0-3 Bournemouth.
Bournemouth achieved an impressive away victory thanks to their efficient attack and solid defense. Manchester United failed to perform at their usual level and suffered a painful defeat.
