Softfootball understands that Bournemouth showed remarkable grit and belief to come from behind on three different occasions and snatch a pulsating 4-4 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford. The result leaves the Red Devils winless in their last five league meetings with the Cherries.
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Following their recent 4-1 victory against Wolves, Manchester United entered the contest just three points off the top four and started with real intent.
Mason Mount tested Đorđe Petrović early on with a fierce strike, setting the tone for a bright opening spell. With only Manchester City having scored first in more Premier League matches this season, it felt inevitable that United would strike early again.
That moment arrived when Diogo Dalot’s in-swinging cross was only half-cleared by Petrović, allowing Amad Diallo the simplest of headers from close range.
Buoyed by the opener, Ruben Amorim’s side pushed hard for a second. Matheus Cunha dragged a long-range effort wide before whipping in a delightful cross that Bryan Mbeumo could only volley over while stretching. United were dominant, but not decisive. And that proved costly.
Bournemouth nearly levelled when Marcus Tavernier inexplicably headed straight at Senne Lammens from point-blank range. They wouldn’t waste their next chance.
Five minutes before the break, Antoine Semenyo burst onto Adam Smith’s through ball and smashed a superb finish in off the far post, scoring against United for a third straight H2H and grabbing his first league goal since October.
The second half turned chaotic, almost breathless. Goals arrived at both ends, momentum swinging wildly with every attack. Each time United thought they had finally shaken off their stubborn visitors, Bournemouth found another response. Defensive structure disappeared, nerves crept in, and the crowd barely had time to breathe.
When the final whistle blew, it felt less like a draw and more like survival for both sides. United dropped two more valuable points in the top-four race, while Bournemouth, following their recent 1-1 draw against Chelsea, walked away with pride, confidence, and a share of the spoils from a night that had everything: drama, errors, brilliance, and just a little madness too.
