AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as AFC Bournemouth face Manchester United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
CHANCE! It's that man Garnacho once again as he skips past Ouattara, finding some space outside the Bournemouth penalty area before lashing a shot past Kepa's right-hand post!
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
There will be two additional minutes of stoppage time.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
As the half-time break nears, United are pushing for an equaliser but the Bournemouth defence stand stall. The Red Devils are creating opportunities through Fernandes, who has created three chances in this game.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
Garnacho has attempted three shots in this game, more than any other player. The Argentina international thought he had scored with his last effort, but Kepa had other ideas!
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
WHAT A CHANCE! A long ball from Mazraoui is lofted to Garnacho who sticks a toe out but sees his effort parried out by the onrushing Kepa. That was the chance to equalise!
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
CHANCES FOR THE AWAY SIDE! A corner from the right-hand side is delivered by Fernandes, but Yoro is unable to make contact with the ball. The Bournemouth defence clear their lines but only find Shaw who sees his low effort blocked.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
Manchester United are struggling to put anything together in the first half. Ouattara and Garnacho collide with each other in the middle of the pitch with the latter taking a heavy hit.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
Since Semenyo's goal, Bournemouth are dominating the ball as they seek a second goal. Kerkez manages to find Ouattara on the left-hand flank but the attacker overhits his pass and the away side clear their lines.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
Replays of Semenyo's sublime goal show a slight deflection came off Casemiro before the ball flew into the Manchester United net.
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