Manchester United hold Bournemouth 2-2 in Premier League: Key stats
Manchester United played out a successive 2-2 draw in the Premier League 2023-24 season and remain winless in four. Erik ten Hag's men held a much superior Bournemouth side 2-2 in a cracking contest. United failed to get back into sixth place in the table after seeing Newcastle United pip them earlier. Bournemouth had a late penalty get overturned for a free-kick instead.
Fernandes races to 52 Premier League goals
Bruno Fernandes scored both goals for Manchester United, equalizing twice. Making his 155th Premier League appearance, Manchester United skipper Fernandes raced to 52 goals in addition to 39 assists. In the 2023-24 season, Fernandes has been involved in 14 goals (G8 A6). Overall, the Portuguese international owns 76 goals in 227 appearances for the club, including 12 in 42 matches this season.
Here's the first-half summary
Alejandro Garnacho gave the ball away as Marcos Senesi fired the ball in behind United's defense. The in-form Dominic Solanke made a run to unleash a shot from outside the box. Fernandes made it 1-1 after scoring on a volley from a deflection. Minutes later, Senesi picked out Justin Kluivert, who beat Andre Onana. United were hapless in the first half as Bournemouth dominated.
United scored a crucial goal in the second half
Kobbie Mainoo's shot on goal saw the ball deflect off Ryan Christie on to the arm of Adam Smith. A penalty was awarded and Fernandes made no mistake. Bournemouth then saw a stoppage-time penalty for a foul on Christie by Willy Kambwala overturned. Replays showed the offense occurred just outside the area. Notably, the referee had awarded a penalty in the beginning.
Here are the match stats
Bournemouth made 20 attempts and clocked five shots on target. United had just two shots on target from eight attempts. Bournemouth had an expected goal of 1.75 to United's 1.18. United managed 33 touches in the opponent's box to Bournemouth's 31. United had 57% ball possession and an 81% pass accuracy. United have conceded 20+ shots in nine of their last 10 league games.
Sorry stats for Manchester United
After starting 2024 with six consecutive away wins in all competitions, United are now winless in their last four on the road. United have conceded 10 goals in their last four away matches. As per Squawka, United have conceded 20-plus shots in 14 matches this season. As per Opta, United have conceded in each of their last nine away matches (19 goals).
United have 50 points on board
After 32 matches, United have crawled to 50 points and are 10 points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa. The Red Devils have scored 47 goals this season in addition to conceding 48. Meanwhile, the Cherries are 12th with 42 points from 32 matches.
