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By DANIEL DAVIS and CHRIS WHEELER AT THE VITALITY STADIUM Published: 21: 30 AEST, 27 April 2025 | Updated: 23: 59 AEST, 27 April 2025 114 View comments Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Bournemouth host Manchester United at the Vitality Stadium in the Premier League.   By Dan Davis I've also just watched a few replays of that opening goal. My word. What were United thinking? Dreadful bobbled pass out wide and they were straight under pressure from one of the best pressing sides in the league. Bizarre. By Dan Davis By Dan Davis There goes the whistle. Bournemouth are just 45 minutes from completing a Premier League double over United after Antoine Semenyo's breakthrough. It was a crisp strike from the forward, who is a reported target for Ruben Amorim, but the visitors responded pretty well. As usual, though, they're struggling to create chances. Plenty more to come - so stay right here. By Dan Davis Alejandro Garnacho moved inside from the left but his low strike was always whistling just wide of Kepa Arrizabalaga's near post. Not the worst effort in the world. By Dan Davis We're into two additional minutes. By Dan Davis Leny Yoro blocked off the marauding Evanilson just inside United's half and gave away a pretty cheap free-kick. Alex Scott looked for Dango Ouattara, who leapt like a salmon, but Victor Lindelof was able to hoist downfield. By Dan Davis Sir Jim Ratcliffe is in the house this afternoon. I wonder what he's making of this. By Dan Davis A pretty clear handball from Patrick Dorgu saw a United attack break down in a promising position just inside the box. They've grown into this contest but still find themselves behind. By Dan Davis VAR took a look at a coming together between Antoine Semenyo and Harry Maguire during that latest United corner. Semenyo certainly had a hold of the defender but he got away with it. No penalty. I think he's a lucky boy. By Dan Davis BIG STOP! Alejandro Garnacho was released in behind after a floated ball over the top and he tried to clip one over Kepa Arrizabalaga. The goalkeeper did superbly to stand his ground and tipped wide. Illia Zabarnyi just stopped running. By Dan Davis Finally, United created a half-decent opening. Bruno Fernandes' corner fell to Leny Yoro but the defender couldn't muster up the necessary touch. He should have done better. United then recycled the ball and after a couple more loose shots were blocked, Kepa Arrizabalaga clawed behind for a corner. By Dan Davis Bruno Fernandes lost the ball inside Bournemouth's half and the hosts broke through Justin Kluivert through the middle. He had Dango Ouattara to his left but the final pass was poor. By Dan Davis 48 per cent of the game has been played in the United third in the last 10 minutes. That just about sums up their season. By Dan Davis Bournemouth haven't given United a moment's peace. They look like a more cohesive unit and are so dangerous when they break. So far, so good for the home side. They could do with all three points. By Dan Davis Ouch. Casemiro caught Evanilson high as he looked to win the ball from a throw-in, but VAR deemed he hadn't extended his leg. Evanilson was not happy and lifted his shirt to show the mark to the referee, who did not dish out a card to the midfielder. By Dan Davis That was the 21st time this season that United have conceded the first goal in a Premier League game. Dreadful. Ruben Amorim already looks furious on the touchline. That's been his standard expression since he took charge. By Dan Davis WHAT A STRIKE! LIFT-OFF FOR THE CHERRIES! United only have themselves to blame. It looked like they were caught cold after the restart and Patrick Dorgu lost the ball cheaply. Adam Smith fired a low cross in for Evanilson and his flick found Antoine Semenyo, who crashed inside the near post. Andre Onana had no chance. By Dan Davis Tyler Adams has gone into the book after a reducer on Alejandro Garnacho left the winger in a heap on the edge of his own box. He got the ball but there was plenty of force behind it. VAR took a look but the on-field decision stands. By Dan Davis Harry Maguire went long looking for Rasmus Hojlund but he slipped at the crucial moment as he looked to control. I don't think the United No 9 has touched the ball yet. By Dan Davis Not a bad effort from Alejandro Garnacho. The winger charged down the right-hand side before taking aim just outside the box, but his low strike whistled wide of the far post. By Dan Davis United thundered into a few crunching tackles around the edge of the box but couldn't stem that Bournemouth tide. Justin Kluivert's eyes then lit up around 25 yards from goal but his strike was always rising and fizzed into the stand. By Dan Davis Patrick Dorgu gave away a cheap free-kick on the left and Milos Kerkez delivered, looking for Dango Ouattara at the near post. No one could get a shot away before Dean Huijsen was penalised. By Dan Davis Kobbie Mainoo picked up the ball on the edge of the penalty area and moved inside onto his trusty right foot. He then let fly but his effort was straight at Kepa Arrizabalaga. United have slowly grown into the game. By Dan Davis There's a bit of a lull in the game now with United having finally got their foot on the ball. They're probing patiently. It's hard work out there. Bournemouth's press is so intense. By Dan Davis Bournemouth have sent in a couple of devilish crosses already. The latest came from Adam Smith down the right and Dango Ouattara flicked comfortably off target. Strong start from the hosts. By Dan Davis Oooooo. Dango Ouattara was afforded time and space to whip a gorgeous cross into the danger zone. Evanilson stretched to make contact but just couldn't get there. Let off for United after pretty lapse defending from Noussair Mazraoui. By Dan Davis Alejandro Garnacho fired a searching ball into the box but Illia Zabarnyi crashed a header out of the box. This one is flowing from end to end already. Love it. By Dan Davis Fast start from Bournemouth. Milos Kerkez delivered from the left but Antoine Semenyo's touch after Casemiro's header was baggy. By Dan Davis PEEEEEEEP! Off we go at Vitality Stadium! By Dan Davis The players have emerged from the tunnel. Let's do this. Plenty of pyro, as if it wasn't already hot enough. By Dan Davis Manchester United legend Gary Neville, speaking to Sky Sports: By Dan Davis Let's get some score predictions, then. Who's your money on? By Dan Davis I have to say, the atmosphere at the Vitality is absolutely brilliant. The DJ is pumping out some absolute dancefloor bangers and the lunchtime sunshine is only adding to the feel-good factor. You just can't beat football on a day like this. I imagine the thousands packed into the ground will then head to the nearest pubs after the final whistle. Lucky buggers. By Dan Davis Manchester United legend Gary Neville, speaking on Sky Sports: By Dan Davis Bournemouth owner Bill Foley told me a couple of seasons ago that he wanted to push for Europe within the next five years. I have to say I didn't believe it at first. How wrong I was. Just look at them now. He's done superbly to elevate their ambitions, as well as opening their new state-of-the-art training complex. Add to that the fact they've agreed a deal to buy back their stadium and everything's looking rosy for the Cherries. Foley has been mingling with supporters in the afternoon sunshine and it's fair to say he's a very popular man around those parts. By Dan Davis Man United boss Ruben Amorim, speaking to Sky Sports: By Dan Davis This is a first United start for Luke Shaw since a 2-1 victory at Luton Town on February 18, 2024. Bonkers. Ruben Amorim has confirmed he'll be one of the three centre backs. By Dan Davis Alan Shearer has predicted United will lose this afternoon. Here's his verdict, via Betfair. By Dan Davis This is set to be a very grim day for United. The relegation spots have already been decided but no one really wants to finish in 17th - especially the Red Devils. However, United are firmly in the picture, alongside Tottenham, Wolves, Everton and West Ham. Not great. While Bournemouth are pushing for Europe, United face an uphill struggle just to finish above 13th place this season. Piling on the misery, Liverpool could win the Premier League later today, a 20th title which would move them level with United's record. By Dan Davis Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola in his programme notes: By Dan Davis This has almost become a bit of a must-win for Bournemouth. Late wins for Brighton and Fulham yesterday pushed them down to 10th but a win this afternoon will bump them back up into eighth. Aston Villa in seventh look out of range now so that final European spot is all that's left to play for - and several clubs are still in the hunt. Yes, at one point Bournemouth looked like they were pushing for the Champions League, but this has still been a campaign to remember. A spot in Europe would be the literal cherry on top of the cake. By Dan Davis Here's some good news for United in an otherwise gloomy season. Mail Sport understands the club are inching closer to an agreement to sign Wolves forward Matheus Cunha this summer. United will still need to activate his £62. 5million release clause but are hopeful of having terms in place by next month. They are also hopeful of snapping up Ipswich's Liam Delap for £30m. What are your thoughts, folks? Are they what United need? By Dan Davis Well, then. Think it's fair to say I got that prediction pretty wrong. Have to hold my hands up there. Ruben Amorim has basically gone for his full-strength starting XI - and that's no surprise with the Europa League semi-final coming up. Bournemouth, though, will pose a stern test and might even be favourites to take the points. They've been magnificent this season. By Dan Davis United have made five changes after that 1-0 loss to Wolves. Luke Shaw makes his first start of the season at left wing back - yep, you did read that right. It's been another nightmare campaign for him. Leny Yoro and Harry Maguire have also been recalled. Captain Bruno Fernandes is back in midfield while Casemiro replaces Manuel Ugarte in the engine room. Victor Lindelof, Christian Eriksen, Tyler Fredricson and Harry Amass are all out of the side but have been named on the bench. By Dan Davis Cherries boss Andoni Iraola has named the same starting XI which drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace just over a week ago. Evanilson starts up top and it's a pretty deadly-looking frontline with Antoine Semenyo, a potential United target, also in there. Keep an eye on Dean Huijsen at the back. What a player. By Dan Davis I have to say Tyler Fredricson really caught my eye against Wolves. He deserved much more than a limp 1-0 loss on his United senior debut. The 20-year-old stood out with his composure on the ball and more than held his own against some very tricky forwards at Old Trafford. I wonder if he'll keep his spot in the XI this afternoon. He's arrived with the rest of the squad. By Dan Davis What a lovely day for a Sunday afternoon kickabout. Is it still called that? Who knows. If you're lucky enough to be out and about at any of today's games, enjoy it. Let us know where you are in the comments. By Dan Davis Welcome along, folks. Bit of a strange game, this one. Bournemouth have already achieved their record Premier League points tally and are still pushing for that final European spot. United, on the other hand, well. .. let's just say their focus isn't on the league now. In fairness, it hasn't been for a while. Ruben Amorim rang the changes last time out in a 1-0 defeat by Wolves and he might do the same again this afternoon. We'll have the team news in around 10 minutes, followed by minute-by-minute coverage for this 2pm kick-off. Stay right here. .. There’ s a guy on Tik Tok that my mate showed . ..

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