Bruno Fernandes was the star of the present as Manchester United and Bournemouth produced a Premier League traditional at Previous Trafford on Monday evening.
This conflict was solely the fourth time the outcome ended 4-4 at Previous Trafford within the membership’s 115-year spell.
United struck first when Amad Diallo put the hosts forward within the thirteenth minute, and that opening aim adopted a blistering begin from United, who unleashed six makes an attempt contained in the opening 10 minutes—their highest tally so early in a Premier League fixture since October 2022.
In hindsight, it merely set the tone for what turned out to be a traditional, as Antoine Semenyo hauled the guests degree within the fortieth minute earlier than Casemiro reinstated United’s benefit.
After the break, the momentum flipped quickly as Andoni Iraola’s facet required solely six minutes to attract degree, with strikes from Evanilson and Marcus Tavernier finishing the turnaround. United, nevertheless, responded virtually instantly, reclaiming their benefit in a frantic spell between the 77th and 79th minutes by way of targets from Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha.
Parity was short-lived as soon as extra, as Junior Kroupi wasted little time in dragging the Cherries again on degree phrases, making it 4-4 within the 84th minute.
Senne Lemmens made two stupendous stoppage-time saves to make sure United remained unbeaten in all 328 Premier League video games at Previous Trafford after main at half-time.
Distinctive efficiency
In one other captain’s show, Fernandes orchestrated proceedings and was concerned in each side of the sport, from buildup to attacking actions.
The Portugal worldwide made 79 touches and accomplished 41 of his passes. He ensured Amorim’s facet remained a risk going ahead, taking part in 11 passes into the ultimate third.
Fernandes additionally delivered a stupendous free kick to attract United degree, marking his fourth aim from a free kick for United and his ninth aim contribution since November, essentially the most by any participant in Europe’s prime 5 leagues.
Maybe United ought to have made extra of their 24 makes an attempt, with the 31-year-old fashioning 5 of these probabilities and likewise delivering six crosses, leaving him feeling let down by the outcome regardless of producing a commendable efficiency.
Up subsequent for the Purple Devils is a visit to Birmingham to face an in-form Aston Villa facet on Sunday, twenty first December, at Villa Park.
