Follow live coverage as AFC Bournemouth face Manchester United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
AFC Bournemouth 1 - 1 Manchester United FC
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
16:11The full-time whistle blows to a chorus of boos as Bournemouth suffer late heartbreak as they draw 1-1 against Manchester United at the Vitality Stadium. Antoine Semenyo had sent the Cherries' on their way in the first half after rifling in an effort from a deft Evanilson backheel in the penalty area. The home side started the second half positively with Dango Ouattara seeing his free-kick crash off Andre Onana's crossbar. However, things took a turn for the worst for Andoni Iraola's men as Evanilson was shown a straight red card after colliding with Noussair Mazraoui. Peter Bankes initially gave a yellow card but VAR advised the referee to head to the monitor before he changed his original decision. With a man advantage, the Red Devils looked for an equaliser and were eventually rewarded in additional time as Manual Ugarte's shot was tapped into the net by Rasmus Hojlund. The result sees Bournemouth remain in 10th place with their European aspirations for next season taking a hit. For Ruben Amorim's side, they languish in 14th place and will turn their attention to Thursday's UEFA Europa League first leg semi-final tie with Athletic Club. Bournemouth's lack of finishing in the final third was reflected through an xG of 0.67, whereas the away side's ability to create opportunities in front of the Bournemouth goal were highlighted through an xG of 2.44. Thank you for reading and take care!
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
16:00FULL-TIME: BOURNEMOUTH 1-1 MANCHESTER UNITED
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:56Substitution Dango Aboubacar Faissal Ouattara Daniel David Jebbison
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:55Goal Rasmus Winther Højlund
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:54THAT WAS CLOSE! Bournemouth are really struggling here as the ball is recycled to Fernandes outside the penalty area before the Manchester United captain fires in a shot which hits the side netting. That effort was curling towards goal and Kepa had no chance!
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:53ANOTHER CHANCE FOR THE RED DEVILS! This time it is Obi who finds some space in the Bournemouth penalty area with the former Arsenal youth forward stabbing a shot straight at Kepa with the Bournemouth goalkeeper parrying the shot away from goal!
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:51There will be nine minutes of additional time, much to the dismay of the home fans!
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:49SO CLOSE FOR UNITED! Dorgu delivers a low cross from the left flank to Mount, who decides to take a touch before shooting with his right-foot, however Sensi is in the way to make a block. That was a crucial block as it seemed Mount had equalised for the Red Devils.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:49Substitution Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu Larsson Christian Dannemann Eriksen
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:47Since Evanilson was sent off, United have not created any clear cut opportunities in front of the Bournemouth goal. The away side have a few minutes left to salvage something from this game.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:43Manchester United recycle the ball in midfield before the ball kindly falls to Mount in the Bournemouth penalty area, however the former Chelsea midfielder sees his effort blocked by the Cherries' defence!
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:43Substitution Antoine Serlom Semenyo Marcos Nicolás Senesi Barón
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:41As it stands, Bournemouth are climbing to eighth in the Premier League table. Andoni Iraola will be hoping his side can keep the Red Devils out for these last few minutes.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:37Yellow Card Luke Paul Hoare Shaw
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:37As expected, the Red Devils are dominating possession of the ball and seek to penetrate the Bournemouth defence. Shaw whips in a cross from the left flank but Huijsen clears away for a corner kick.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:34Substitution Noussair Mazraoui Chidozie Obi-Martin
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:31Yellow Card Adam James Smith
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:30Substitution Alex Jay Scott Lewis John Cook
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:30YELLOW! Evanilson goes into the book for catching Mazraoui. The former Porto striker slips and catches the United defender. However, VAR are checking this...
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:30Substitution Justin Dean Kluivert Marcus Joseph Tavernier
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:29Red Card Francisco Evanilson de Lima Barbosa
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:26Yellow Card Francisco Evanilson de Lima Barbosa
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:25CHANCE FOR UNITED! Dorgu manages to find space on the left flank before firing in a cross which is tipped over by Kepa. That was almost in the Bournemouth net!
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:24Substitution Jacob Harry Maguire Victor Jörgen Nilsson Lindelöf
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:24Substitution Kobbie Boateng Mainoo Mason Tony Mount
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:23Substitution Carlos Henrique Casimiro Manuel Ugarte Ribeiro
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:23Yellow Card Justin Dean Kluivert
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:21CROSSBAR! From the resulting free-kick, Ouattara sees his left-footed effort crash off against Onana's crossbar. The ball falls to Zabarnyi in the penalty area but he sees his effort deflect past the post for a corner.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:21Yellow Card Dean Donny Huijsen
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:17OFFSIDE! Garnacho races through on the left flank after being played by Dorgu but the Argentina international sees his cross mishit by Fernandes! The Manchester United captain is saved from embarrasment as the linesman flags for offside against Garnacho!
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:15Yellow Card Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu Larsson
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:15Evanilson goes down after Maguire shoves him from behind in the Bournemouth half. That was good hold-up play from the Brazil international.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:13Ouattara is causing all sorts of problems on the left flank, but Mazraoui is able to stand his ground and clear the ball for a corner kick. The resulting corner is parried away by Onana for another corner.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:11Manchester United have won just one of their 21 Premier League away games in which they trailed at half time across the last four seasons (D4 L16), defeating Manchester City 2-1 in December 2024.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:10It may end up being a horrible day for the Red Devils as their rivals Liverpool look to claim a record-equalling 20th top-flight title against Tottenham Hotspur later today at Anfield.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:07CHANCE!!! Kluivert picks up a pass from Ouattara on the left-hand flank before teeing up Semenyo who curls a first time shot past Onana's right-hand post! That would have been some start to the second half for the Cherries!
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:04We are back underway for the second half at the Vitality Stadium.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15:00Suprisingly, Bournemouth's finishing in the final third is reflected through an xG of 0.40. On the other hand, Mancheter United have created clear opportunities but have been unable to finish their chances in front of goal and this is highlighted through an xG of 0.73.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
14:56The half-time whistle blows at the Vitality Stadium as Bournemouth head into the break with a 1-0 lead over Manchester United. The home side went ahead as Evanilson found Antoine Semenyo with deft backheel before the Ghana international fired a low shot past the hapless Andre Onana. The Red Devils have had opportunities to equalise through Alejandro Garnacho, but the Argentina international has either seen his efforts fly wide of the goal and well saved by Kepa. The Opta predictor currently has Andoni Iraola's side as favourites to take the three points from here with a 70% chance.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
14:49HALF-TIME: BOURNEMOUTH 1-0 MANCHESTER UNITED
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
14:49CHANCE! It's that man Garnacho once again as he skips past Ouattara, finding some space outside the Bournemouth penalty area before lashing a shot past Kepa's right-hand post!
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
14:47There will be two additional minutes of stoppage time.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
14:47As the half-time break nears, United are pushing for an equaliser but the Bournemouth defence stand stall. The Red Devils are creating opportunities through Fernandes, who has created three chances in this game.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
14:43Garnacho has attempted three shots in this game, more than any other player. The Argentina international thought he had scored with his last effort, but Kepa had other ideas!
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
14:41WHAT A CHANCE! A long ball from Mazraoui is lofted to Garnacho who sticks a toe out but sees his effort parried out by the onrushing Kepa. That was the chance to equalise!
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
14:39CHANCES FOR THE AWAY SIDE! A corner from the right-hand side is delivered by Fernandes, but Yoro is unable to make contact with the ball. The Bournemouth defence clear their lines but only find Shaw who sees his low effort blocked.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
14:35Manchester United are struggling to put anything together in the first half. Ouattara and Garnacho collide with each other in the middle of the pitch with the latter taking a heavy hit.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
14:33Since Semenyo's goal, Bournemouth are dominating the ball as they seek a second goal. Kerkez manages to find Ouattara on the left-hand flank but the attacker overhits his pass and the away side clear their lines.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
14:31Replays of Semenyo's sublime goal show a slight deflection came off Casemiro before the ball flew into the Manchester United net.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
14:30Worrying times for Ruben Amorim. Manchester United have failed to win any of their last three matches when conceding first in the Premier League, since a victory over Ipswich Town on 26th February 2025.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
14:29Semenyo is the third Bournemouth player to score home and away against Manchester United in a Premier League season after Josh King in 2019-20 and Dominic Solanke in 2023-24.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
14:24Assist Francisco Evanilson de Lima Barbosa
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
14:22After a slow start, the away side have turned up for this game. Ruben Amorim's men are starting to dominate possession of the ball with the hosts soaking up the pressure.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
14:22Yellow Card Tyler Shaan Adams
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
14:20SO CLOSE FOR UNITED! Garnacho manages to find some space before driving a fierce low effort which narrowly flies past Kepa's post. Replays show that shot was close to going in!
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
14:17Scott looks to make a driving run for the home side but loses his boot in the process. The referee blows the whistle for a free-kick as believes the youngester was fouled.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
14:16Bournemouth win a free-kick on the right-hand side of the pitch which is delivered by Kerkez, but the visitors are able to clear their lines. Soon after, Casemiro loses the ball to Ouattara but his low cross from the left-hand side of the pitch is intercepted by Mainoo.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
14:12FIRST REAL CHANCE FOR MANCHESTER UNITED! It's Mainoo once again as he drives towards the Bournemouth goal, skipping past a couple of players before curling a shot safely into the hands of a relieved Kepa!
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
14:11The Red Devils are showing a bit more intent down the left-hand side with Mainoo, but the ball is eventually recycled back to the United defence, much to the dismay of the travelling supporters!
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
14:08It has been all Bournemouth so far as Manchester United struggle to get out of their own half. The away side have conceded eight goals in their last three Premier League games against the Cherries, as many as they had in their previous 11 against the home side.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
14:06WHAT A CHANCE! Bournemouth are finding space on the left-hand side of the pitch. This time, it is Ouattara who delivers a cross with his left foot, but the ball goes beyond Evanilson. Any touch by the Brazilian and that would have been a goal!
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
14:04Bournemouth are showing urgency in the opening few minutes as Kluivert whips in a vicious cross from the left-hand side of the pitch but sees the ball travel out for goal kick.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
14:03We are underway at the Vitality Stadium.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
13:57The teams are in the tunnel and kick-off will commence shortly in Dorset. Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last three Premier League games against Manchester United (W2 D1), picking up as many points in these games (7) as they had in their first 12 against the Red Devils (W2 D1 L9).
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
13:30Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim makes five changes to the side beaten by Wolves 1-0 in last week’s league encounter at Old Trafford. Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro return to start in defence, with Luke Shaw fit enough to start for the first time this season. In midfield, Casemiro replaces Manuel Ugarte, with captain Bruno Fernandes also restored to the starting XI. Only Cole Palmer (78) has created more chances in the Premier League this season than Fernandes (77). The Portugal international also has nine assists this term, only reaching double figures in 2020-21 (12).
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
13:30Andoni Iraola names an unchanged team that started the 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in last week’s Premier League encounter. Bournemouth are looking to record three consecutive Premier League clean sheets for the first time since November 2019, with the third game back then being a 1-0 home win against Manchester United.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
13:30MANCHESTER UNITED SUBS: Victor Lindelof, Mason Mount, Christian Eriksen, Tom Heaton, Manuel Ugarte, Jonny Evans, Harry Amass, Tyler Fredricson, Chido Obi.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
13:30MANCHESTER UNITED (3-4-2-1): Andre Onana; Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw; Patrick Dorgu, Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro, Noussair Mazraoui; Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho; Rasmus Hojlund.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
13:30BOURNEMOUTH SUBS: Lewis Cook, Marcos Senesi, David Brooks, Marcus Tavernier, Julio Soler, Daniel Jebbison, Julian Araujo, James Hill, Will Dennis.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
13:30BOURNEMOUTH (4-2-3-1): Kepa; Milos Kerkez, Dean Huijsen, Illia Zabarnyi, Adam Smith; Tyler Adams, Alex Scott; Antoine Semenyo, Justin Kluivert, Dango Ouattara; Evanilson.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
13:30Meanwhile, the away side is coming into this game after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Wolves at Old Trafford. A 77th-minute free-kick from Pablo Sarabia condemned Manchester United to a 15th league defeat this season. It has been a season to forget for Ruben Amorim’s side as the Red Devils languish in 15th place in the league, although they are still in contention to win the UEFA Europa League as they face Athletic Club in the first leg of a semi-final on 1st May 2025.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
13:30Hosts Bournemouth return to action after drawing 0-0 against Crystal Palace in last week’s Premier League encounter at Selhurst Park. The Cherries are currently 10th in the Premier League table and a win today will see them climb the table to eighth place, as they look to secure a European berth for next season. Andoni Iraola’s men have earned 49 points in the Premier League this season, their highest ever tally in a campaign in the competition, surpassing their 48 in 2023-24.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
13:30Hello and welcome to live coverage of this Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Manchester United at the Vitality Stadium.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United
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