Bournemouth Defeats Manchester United 3-0

Bournemouth secured a resounding 3-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, marking a significant low point for the struggling home side. Dean Huijsen opened the scoring with a header from a free-kick in the 29th minute, while Justin Kluivert converted a penalty in the 61st minute, shortly followed by Antoine Semenyo's goal. This defeat leaves United in 13th place with only 22 points, while Bournemouth climbed to fifth with 28 points. The match highlighted United's continued defensive issues, with nine set-piece goals conceded this season, a record low. Additionally, Marcus Rashford was notably absent from the matchday squad for the third consecutive game, raising questions about his future at the club. The home fans expressed their discontent with boos echoing around the stadium as United faced the prospect of a bottom-half finish at Christmas for the first time since the 1989-90 season.