Bournemouth v Man Utd LIVE: Reaction as Hojlund scores in stoppage time to salvage a point for visitors
Bournemouth 1-1 Man Utd: Rasmus Hojlund scored late on to rescue a point for United after the hosts had Evanilson controversially sent off
Rasmus Hojlund scored a stoppage-time equaliser to earn Manchester United a late point in their Premier League match against Bournemouth on Sunday.
The Cherries started off well on the south coast and limited United to very little before pouncing on a defensive mistake to score first, with Antoine Semenyo rifling in an accomplished finish to give them the lead at the break.
United toiled for much of the match and the Cherries came within inches of extending their lead as Dango Ouattara’s free-kick rattled the woodwork, before United were offered a lifeline as Evanilson was given a controversial red card after a VAR review.
United went up a gear after the sending off, with Mason Mount and Bruno Fernandes going close, before the late pressure paid off for the visitors as Hojlund bundled in after Luke Shaw’s cross to rescue a point – and some pride – for United ahead of their Europa League semi-final.
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Peter Schmeichel backs ‘very talented’ Rasmus Hojlund to succeed at Man Utd
Peter Schmeichel is convinced Rasmus Hojlund has the talent and mental toughness to come through his challenging spell at Manchester United.
The Red Devils went for potential over a proven asset when signing the highly-rated Denmark striker from Atalanta in July 2023 in a £64million deal that could reach £72million with add-ons.
Hojlund showed promising flashes during his first season but has stuttered this term, with the 22-year-old scoring just once in his last 28 club appearances in all competitions.
Peter Schmeichel backs ‘very talented’ Rasmus Hojlund to succeed at Man Utd
Match facts
Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last three Premier League games against Man Utd (W2 D1), picking up as many points in these games (7) as they had in their first 12 against the Red Devils (W2 D1 L9).
United have conceded eight goals in their last three Premier League games against Bournemouth, as many as they had in their previous 11 against the Cherries.
Ruben Amorim has ‘no regrets’ about Man Utd move but admits questioning timing
Ruben Amorim says he has “no regrets at all” about joining Manchester United – but admits a problem period four months ago had him questioning whether he should have pushed harder to delay his arrival.
Erik ten Hag’s successor has endured a difficult time since taking charge in November, with the Red Devils entering the weekend 14th in the standings having managed just six Premier League wins under the Portuguese.
The Europa League is keeping United’s worst-ever Premier League season alive, with Amorim leading the side into Thursday’s semi-final first leg at Athletic Bilbao on the back of Sunday’s trip to Bournemouth.
Ruben Amorim has ‘no regrets’ about Man Utd move but admits questioning timing
He'd-to-head
These two sides have met a total of 15 times in the past, with United winning nine, Bournemouth winning four, and two ending as a draw.
Earlier this season, the Cherries ran out 3-0 winners at Old Trafford, so they are hoping to complete a league double against United.
Manchester United suffer injury blow with key defender set to miss rest of season
Ruben Amorim has revealed Manchester United full-back Diogo Dalot has suffered a potentially-season ending calf injury.
The 26-year-old has made 51 appearances for the Red Devils this season in all competitions, missing just one match through suspension.
Dalot came off the bench in Sunday’s 1-0 loss against Wolves as Amorim looked to manage his minutes with the crucial Europa League semi-final against Athletic Bilbao looming large.
Manchester United suffer injury blow with key defender set to miss rest of season
Team news
Ruben Amorim has made five changes to the team that lost 1-0 to Wolves last week.
In defence, Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro return in place of Victor Lindelof and Tyler Fredricson, while Luke Shaw comes in for Harry Amass at wing-back.
Manuel Ugarte and Christian Eriksen drop out of midfield, with Casemiro coming in and Kobbie Mainoo dropping back. Bruno Fernandes makes his return to the side in favour of Eriksen.
Team news
Cherries boss Iraola has named the same starting eleven as he did for last week’s draw to Crystal Palace.
Alex Scott partners Tyler Adams in defensive midfield, with Dango Ouattara and Antoine Semenyo on the wings and Evanilson leading the line.
Line-ups
Bournemouth XI: Kepa; Smith, Huijsen, Zabarnyi, Kerkez; Adams, Scott; Semenyo, Kluivert, Ouattara; Evanilson.
Subs: Dennis, Cook, Senesi, Brooks, Tavernier, Soler, Jebbison, Araujo, Hill.
Manchester United XI: Onana; Mazraoui, Maguire, Yoro; Dorgu, Casemiro, Mainoo, Shaw; Fernandes, Garnacho, Hojlund.
Subs: Heaton, Amass, Evans, Fredericson, Lindelof, Eriksen, Mount, Ugarte, Obi.
Is the game on TV?
When is Bournemouth vs Manchester United?
Bournemouth vs Manchester United is due to kick off at 2pm BST on Sunday 27 April at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage on the channels from 1pm BST. Subscribers can stream the action via Sky Go.
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