Manchester United faced Bournemouth in the 34th round of the English Premier League tonight and managed a 1-1 draw. United trailed at halftime but, despite the hosts being reduced to 10 men in the second half, secured at least a point thanks to a late goal from Rasmus Hojlund.

Bournemouth, unbeaten in their last three matches against United, showed early intent to capitalize on their good form. Their high pressing and use of wide areas, especially the left flank, dominated the game. In the 3rd minute, Dango Ouattara delivered a dangerous cross from the left, but Evanilson failed to convert. This was a warning for United’s shaky defense, missing key players like Diogo Dalot and Lisandro Martinez.

United relied on the movement of Alejandro Garnacho and the creativity of Bruno Fernandes to respond. Their first real chance came in the 10th minute when Kobbie Mainoo dribbled past several players and fired a low shot, comfortably saved by Kepa Arrizabalaga. Bournemouth continued to threaten on the counter, and in the 23rd minute, Adam Smith dispossessed Omari Forson on the left, leading to a clever backheel pass to Antoine Semenyo, who fired a powerful shot past André Onana to make it 1-0.

Two minutes before the goal, Tyler Adams was booked for a rough challenge on Garnacho, sparking protests from United players who felt it deserved a red card.

United increased pressure after conceding. In the 36th minute, Garnacho was through on goal but Kepa rushed out to block his shot. Later, a corner from Fernandes found no United player, and Luke Shaw’s follow-up was blocked. Bournemouth held their lead at halftime.

United pushed for an equalizer in the second half. In the 47th minute, Justin Kluivert set up Semenyo, whose shot narrowly missed. Garnacho and Forson tried to break Bournemouth’s defense, but United lacked precision in the final third.

In the 57th minute, Forson’s cross found Fernandes, but his shot went wide. Bournemouth responded in the 60th minute when Ouattara’s free-kick hit the crossbar, and Illia Zabarnyi’s follow-up was deflected for a corner.

Tensions rose as United pressed. In the 62nd minute, Forson’s cross was tipped over by Kepa. Erik ten Hag made a triple substitution in the 65th minute, bringing on Manuel Ugarte, Mason Mount, and Victor Lindelöf for Casemiro, Mainoo, and Harry Maguire to add attacking impetus.

In the 69th minute, Bournemouth suffered a blow when Evanilson was sent off after a VAR review for a reckless challenge. Andoni Iraola reacted with substitutions, while Ten Hag brought on Chiedozie Ogbene for Forson to boost United’s attack.

Despite relentless pressure, United struggled to break down Bournemouth’s 10-man defense until the 90+6th minute. Hojlund pounced on a pass from Ugarte and fired home from close range to salvage a draw.

The match ended 1-1, preventing United from suffering their 16th defeat at Bournemouth’s stadium.

Goal Descriptions:

Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United

Adam Smith dispossessed Forson on the left, setting up Evanilson, whose backheel found Semenyo to fire past Onana.

Bournemouth 1-1 Manchester United

Rasmus Hojlund reacted quickest to Ugarte’s pass, slotting home past Kepa to secure the draw.