Drama at Old Trafford as United and Bournemouth Share an Eight-Goal Epic
In what may stand as one of the Premier League’s most breathless nights this season, Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth played out a stunning 4–4 draw at Old Trafford, a match that swung wildly from start to finish and refused to settle until the final whistle. United struck first through Amad Diallo, setting an early tempo and control as they further created many big chances for Mount, Cunha and Mbeumo, who could not convert. Bournemouth responded with calm defiance, Antoine Semenyo levelling before the break to ensure the contest remained finely poised. Goals flowed freely thereafter. Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes put United back in front, Fernandes’ free kick drawing a roar from the stands, while the visitors refused to fade, Marcus Tavernier’s effort keeping Bournemouth firmly in the contest. When United pushed ahead again, the home crowd sensed victory. Instead, tension crept back in. Bournemouth pressed, waited, then struck late through teenage forward Eli Junior Kroupi, whose composed finish in the closing stages silenced Old Trafford and sealed a dramatic share of the points. Afterwards, United manager Ruben Amorim pointed to lapses in concentration, admitting his side struggled to manage key moments despite their attacking promise. For Bournemouth, the draw felt like a reward for persistence and belief, continuing an impressive run of performances against the Manchester side. There were no winners on the night, but few in attendance will forget it in a hurry. An eight-goal spectacle, played chapters at full throttle, left the sense that the season has just delivered one of its defining
Joel Owah | 2025-12-16 05:59:30