Bournemouth fans dream of Europe after humbling Man Utd

“It doesn’t happen a lot that you come to this kind of stadium and win 3-0,” said Andoni Iraola after Bournemouth’s stylish win at Manchester United.

Except the Cherries are beginning to make a habit of winning by that scoreline at Old Trafford.

For the second time in 12 months, Iraola’s side dismantled United in their own home.

In December 2023, goals by Dominic Solanke, Philip Billing and Marcos Senesi saw them cruise to their first ever win at the famous venue.

And on Sunday, 19-year-old Dean Huijsen set them on their way to a repeat win before Justin Kluivert’s penalty doubled the lead and Antoine Semenyo left travelling fans singing “Man United, it’s happened again”.

While United will spend Christmas in the bottom half of the table for the first time in Premier League history, Bournemouth climbed to fifth in the top flight – their highest ever position at this stage of the year.

They have 28 points from 17 games, six more than after the same number of matches last season.

The Cherries will spend Christmas two places above Manchester City, and are just three points off the top four.

‘I don’t want to jinx it’

Iraola replaced Gary O’Neil when he was appointed head coach on a two-year deal in June 2023.

Having guided Bournemouth to 48 points last season, their highest Premier League points tally, they have kicked on in eye-catching style.

In what is their eighth season in the Premier League, ufabet https://ufabet999.app the Cherries have beaten Arsenal (home, 2-0), Manchester City (home, 2-1), Tottenham (home, 1-0) and now United in 2024-25.

“It feels great, back-to-back wins at Old Trafford – my second time here and my second win,” forward Antoine Semenyo

“We know we have a good team and we are taking it game-by-game. I am not going to say too much and I don’t want to jinx it.”

Former Manchester City midfielder Michael Brown, who was at Old Trafford for 5 Live, said Bournemouth fully deserved their win.

“I have got to give Bournemouth credit with their composure,” he added.

“They have stuck to their structure and defended in good numbers. Their workrate for each other is really good.”