Manchester United and Bournemouth give football fans pure premium drama as both teams battle to a crazy 4-4 draw for Old Trafford on Monday night, for match wey produce eight goals and non-stop action.
Manchester United start the match with full energy as Amad Diallo open scoring inside first 13 minutes. Bournemouth later grow into the game and equalise through Antoine Semenyo. Just when e look say first half go end draw, Casemiro header restore United lead just before halftime.
But Man United hard work scatter sharp-sharp for second half. Evanilson equalise less than 30 seconds after restart, before Marcus Tavernier fire free-kick into net minutes later to complete Bournemouth comeback.
Game turn madness for closing stages. Bruno Fernandes equalise again, then Matheus Cunha score to make am 4-3 for United. Bournemouth no give up as Eli Junior Kroupi score late equaliser to force final score 4-4.
Bournemouth even push for winner late on, but goalkeeper Senne Lammens make series of big saves to protect Manchester United long-standing Old Trafford record – United never lose league match for home when dem dey lead at halftime since May 1984.
TPB Verdict
Manchester United play very well for most part of first half, especially first 25 minutes. Dem passing sharp, movement quick and confidence full everywhere. As match dey go on, intensity reduce small, allow Bournemouth gain belief and start press higher.
Bournemouth press pay off as dem win ball high up pitch, release Semenyo and score equaliser. That goal and the quick two goals United concede early second half show one big problem for Ruben Amorim side – dem too easy to attack through midfield and concede too many shots and goals.
Bournemouth and coach Andoni Iraola deserve credit. Despite rough start and loud Old Trafford atmosphere, dem no panic. Dem stay inside the game, weather pressure and take chance to flip the match.
Final part of the match na pure chaos. Both teams attack freely and look capable of scoring anytime dem move forward – and na exactly wetin happen as eight goals land for the net.
One major talking point na Manchester United saving their Old Trafford league record. The Red Devils never lose league game for home when dem dey lead at halftime since May 1984 – 41 years and 393 games – and that record nearly break for this match.
Manchester United vs Bournemouth Highlights
Amad Diallo goal (13th min, Man United 1-0 Bournemouth)
Amad give Manchester United deserved early lead. Ball reach Diogo Dalot for right wing, he cut inside and curl cross enter box. Matheus Cunha jump miss header, ball bounce off goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, and Amad nod am enter net from close range.
Antoine Semenyo goal (40th min, Man United 1-1 Bournemouth)
Semenyo equalise against run of play. Luke Shaw lose ball after Justin Kluivert pressure, Semenyo collect pass for right side, enter box and fire strong shot across goal, ball kiss post enter net.
Casemiro goal (49th min, Man United 2-1 Bournemouth)
Casemiro head Manchester United back in front just before halftime. Bruno Fernandes corner reach back post, Casemiro escape marker and head ball. Goalkeeper Petrovic parry weakly and ball bounce enter net.
Evanilson goal (46th min, Man United 2-2 Bournemouth)
Less than one minute after restart, Evanilson score. Bournemouth win ball, release Marcus Tavernier who slide pass between United defenders. Evanilson first touch set am, second touch finish clean into far corner.
Marcus Tavernier goal (52nd min, Man United 2-3 Bournemouth)
Tavernier turn match around. Casemiro concede free-kick near box. Tavernier curl low shot to goalkeeper side and ball enter bottom corner.
Bruno Fernandes goal (77th min, Man United 3-3 Bournemouth)
United equalise again. Referee award controversial free-kick. Fernandes step up and curl beautiful shot into top right corner. Goalkeeper no get chance.
Matheus Cunha goal (79th min, Man United 4-3 Bournemouth)
United think say dem don win am. Fast counter attack see Benjamin Sesko cross, Adrien Truffert mistake allow ball fall to Cunha. He control am and slot calm finish into bottom corner.
Eli Junior Kroupi goal (84th min, Man United 4-4 Bournemouth)
Kroupi equalise late. Diallo tackle send ball fall for Kroupi inside box. One touch, then curl left-foot shot into bottom corner to complete crazy match.
Man of the Match – Matheus Cunha
With eight goals for one match, plenty attackers deserve shout. But Matheus Cunha stand out. He score one goal, hit woodwork, create three chances and constantly trouble Bournemouth defence. He even think say he score winner before late equaliser spoil am.
Match Stats
Possession: Manchester United 56% – 44% Bournemouth
Shots: Manchester United 25 – 14 Bournemouth
Shots on target: Manchester United 9 – 9 Bournemouth
Corners: Manchester United 5 – 4 Bournemouth
Fouls: Manchester United 15 – 12 Bournemouth
What Next?
Manchester United go travel go face Aston Villa before Christmas, then end year with matches against Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Bournemouth schedule include Premier League games against Burnley, Brentford and Chelsea before end of 2025.
