Manchester United and Bournemouth Draw in Eight-Goal Thriller

Manchester United failed to resolve consistency issues in their latest fixture. After a series of successful matches, the "Red Devils" faced Bournemouth at Old Trafford, a team that hadn't won in nearly two months, and the match ended in a 4-4 draw.

In the 13th minute, the hosts crafted a brilliant attack: Amad Diallo initiated the move and passed the ball to Casemiro. A cross from the left wing did not reach Matheus Cunha, but Diallo managed to head the ball into the net from close range — 1-0.

During the game, following a cross from Cunha from the right wing into the center of the penalty area, Bryan Mbeumo struck the ball mid-air, but it went over the crossbar. In the 40th minute, Bournemouth equalized with a counterattack: Antoine Semenyo received the ball on the right wing and, in a 3-on-2 situation, sent a precise shot into the far corner — 1-1.

Before halftime, following a corner kick, Casemiro battled with a defender and headed the ball into the near side of the goal, putting Manchester United back in the lead — 2-1. Shortly after the second half began, Evanilson received a pass at the edge of the penalty area and struck accurately to restore balance — 2-2.

In the 52nd minute, Marcus Tavernier took a powerful free kick from 20 meters, sending the ball into the lower left corner to put Bournemouth ahead — 2-3. In the 77th minute, Bruno Fernandes delivered an exceptional free kick from around 22 meters into the top right corner, leveling the score — 3-3.

Just two minutes later, in a swift Manchester United attack, Benjamin Sesko delivered a pass from the left wing into the penalty area. The ball deflected off a defender and landed with Cunha, who struck accurately into the corner from 10 meters — 4-3. However, Bournemouth quickly responded: following an Alex Jimenez pass, Eli Junior Kroupi shot precisely from mid-range to the left, setting the final score — 4-4.

After this draw, Manchester United is now tied on points with Crystal Palace and Liverpool in fifth place. Bournemouth remains in 13th place.

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