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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Team news
Enes Unal and Ryan Christie have been ruled out for the rest of the season for Bournemouth, who may also be without Luis Sinisterra.
Diogo Dalot may not play again this season after sustaining a calf issue. In better news for Manchester United, both Matthijs de Ligt and Amad Diallo are nearing a return. This game comes too soon for young defender Ayden Heaven.
Bournemouth vs Manchester United LIVE
Bournemouth will hope to halt their slide towards a bottom-half finish as they welcome struggling Manchester United to the Vitality Stadium.
Having once harboured hopes of a top-five finish, Bournemouth have won just once in their last eight Premier League outings to harm their chances of securing European football next season.
Their visitors aren’t exactly in great form themselves, though, with Ruben Amorim’s side fortunate for the plight of the promoted sides in preventing them from having to look over their shoulder at those below.
The Europa League semi-final is surely now their focus, but this offers an opportunity for Manchester United to build momentum ahead of Thursday’s first leg in Bilbao.
Bournemouth vs Manchester United LIVE
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The Cherries are still hunting European football this season, while United are merely playing for pride at this point after a dramatic downturn in form domestically.
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