Manchester United could be without 10 players for their Premier League meeting with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday evening (5.30pm).
09.12.2023 - 18:21 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United lost further ground in the Premier League top four race, slumping to an embarrassing 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth.
Dominic Solanke silenced Old Trafford when he gave the visitors a shock lead in the fifth minute after United captain Bruno Fernandes gave away the ball. United struggled to convert any chances in the first half, with striker Anthony Martial failing to justify his inclusion in the starting line-up over Rasmus Hojlund.
The Dane was brought on off the bench to cheers from the Stretford End in the 56th minute, replacing Martial, but his introduction failed to have the desired impact and United were 2-0 down by the 68th minute.
Philip Billing doubled his side's lead after United again gave the ball away cheaply before Senesi headed in from a corner to make it 3-0 on an awful afternoon for Erik ten Hag and his players. Our chief United writer Samuel Luckhurst was in the press box and here are his player ratings.
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Andre Onana
Unconvincing with his volleyball shot-stopping technique, albeit from Dominic Solanke's offside header. Did not cover himself in glory for the last goal. 4
Diogo Dalot
Offered little against a disciplined Bournemouth defence and Antony did most of the running down the right. Selfishly shot when Rasmus Hojlund was available. 4
Harry Maguire
United's player of the season so far was their player of the first half but he lost Marcos Senesi for the third goal and culpable for the last goal. 5
Luke Shaw
Moved back to centre back and Solanke was a handful but it was Philip Billing who outjumped him to score. 5
Sergio Reguilon
Proactive but seldom incisive in the final third until
Manchester United could be without 10 players for their Premier League meeting with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday evening (5.30pm).
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