Højlund's Late Equalizer Secures Draw for Manchester United at Bournemouth

Manchester United salvaged a dramatic 1-1 draw against Bournemouth thanks to a stoppage-time equalizer from Rasmus Højlund, capitalizing on the advantage after Bournemouth’s Evanilson was controversially sent off late in the match. Bournemouth had dominated much of the game and took the lead through Antoine Semenyo, punishing United’s error-prone play from the back. United struggled to create clear chances and displayed ongoing issues with both defending and goalkeeping, but the red card shifted momentum, allowing them to press for a late goal. The result ended United’s losing streak but did little to mask a season marked by underperformance and uncertainty about the squad's future. For Bournemouth, the draw was a setback in their pursuit of European qualification, as they conceded a late goal despite largely controlling the match. The match also featured the return of Luke Shaw to United’s starting lineup and highlighted the ongoing scrutiny around refereeing and VAR decisions.