Manchester United have beaten Bournemouth at home in the Premier League.
United’s first real chance came from Fernandes, who found Like Shaw, but his cross was headed wide by Martial.
Bournemouth had a great free kick opportunity, but Anthony finished it off and went on target.
Casemiro saw Van de Beek’s run up the middle and lifted it towards him, but Van de Beek was unable to reach the end and was picked up by goalkeeper Travers.
The takeoff came from Casemiro, who finished off a volley from Eriksen from the near post.
However, United would not get away with it, as Bournemouth put on some good runs.
Solanke headed a chance over the crossbar and Anthony forced De Gea into a fine save that would have been ruled out for offside.
Casemiro won a free kick on the edge of the box but Eriksen’s shot was handled comfortably by the Bournemouth defense as the wall deflected for a corner.
The visitors were getting into the game and Solanke had a good chance that Lindelof blocked.
Just before halftime, Donny Van de Beek, who had been awarded a rare start, was hit hard and had to leave the field of play before the Reds had a chance to set up a substitute.
The second half started and United looked brilliant. After two minutes, Marcus Rashford’s powerful shot from outside the box was blocked.
Moments later and after an incredible dribble from deep within his own half, Luke Shaw fired it to Bruno Fernandes who fired Garnacho from the outside on the right, who in turn squared off Shaw again to finish off what had started with a excellent shot.
United began to dominate. Center that Casemiro entered that found Martial’s head but narrowly missed.
But after a delay due to injury to Martial, Bournemouth regrouped and managed to have a couple of tries. Fortunately, David de Gea was on hand to make three saves in quick succession, first from a header from Billing, which slid just under the bar, followed by a header from Solanke and a shot from Anthony who really should have done better.
With the introduction of Jack Stacey, the visitors were hoping to get back into the game as he made some good runs and sent some dangerous balls into the box.
Meanwhile, Rashford was getting plenty of chances for the hosts, but he wasn’t as clinical in his finishing as he has been in recent games.
Garnacho was also eager to score and had an attempt blocked before he rattled the woodwork.
United were splashing the Bournemouth goal now, Diogo Dalot forcing a fine save into the center of the goal before Garnacho sent the keeper diving to prevent the ball from slipping into the bottom left corner.
Fernandes was also trying to get in on the action, but his shot was saved as well. Moments later, however, he provided the assist as Rashford went three for three. Shaw’s pass selected Fernandes, who pitted him against Rashford, who hit him.
Although Bournemouth had a half-hearted attempt at a consolation goal, it was too little too late for the Cherries and United took all three points, level on points with third place Newcastle.
Team: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka (Dalot 69), Maguire, Lindelof (Martinez 88), Shaw, Casemiro, Eriksen (Fred 68), Fernandes, Van de Beek (Garnacho 45), Rashford, Martial (Elanga 69)
