Rasmus Hojlund scored a stoppage-time equaliser to earn Manchester United a late point in their Premier League match against Bournemouth on Sunday.
The Cherries started off well on the south coast and limited United to very little before pouncing on a defensive mistake to score first, with Antoine Semenyo rifling in an accomplished finish to give them the lead at the break.
United toiled for much of the match and the Cherries came within inches of extending their lead as Dango Ouattara’s free-kick rattled the woodwork, before United were offered a lifeline as Evanilson was given a controversial red card after a VAR review.
United went up a gear after the sending off, with Mason Mount and Bruno Fernandes going close, before the late pressure paid off for the visitors as Hojlund bundled in after Luke Shaw’s cross to rescue a point – and some pride – for United ahead of their Europa League semi-final.
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Bournemouth vs Manchester United LIVE
- Bournemouth host Manchester United in the Premier League | Live on Sky Sports with kick off at 2pm BST
- Hosts have slipped back in chase for top-five finish and need a win
- Manchester United could suffer a record 16th league defeat of the season
- 90 +6' GOAL! Hojlund equalises late on [BOU 1-1 MUN]
- 70' RED CARD! Evanilson is sent off after VAR review [BOU 1-0 MUN]
- 61' OFF THE POST! Outtara's free-kick cannons off the woodwork [BOU 1-0 MUN]
- 23' GOAL! Semenyo fires in to give Bournemouth the lead [BOU 1-0 MUN]
AFC Bournemouth 1 - 1 Manchester United FC
Man Utd leave it late as Rasmus Hojlund denies 10-man Bournemouth
16:26 , Chris WilsonRasmus Hojlund equalised deep into added time as Manchester United capitalised on the dismissal of Bournemouth striker Evanilson to scrape a 1-1 draw at the Vitality Stadium.
Ruben Amorim’s men were on course for a 16th defeat of their worst Premier League season after gifting Antoine Semenyo a 23rd-minute opener.
But Evanilson’s 70th-minute red card for a lunging challenge on Noussair Mazraoui shifted the momentum before United escaped with a point thanks to Hojlund turning home from close range in the sixth of nine added minutes.
Man Utd leave it late as Rasmus Hojlund denies 10-man Bournemouth
Amorim reacts
16:30 , Chris WilsonReacting to the results, Ruben Amorim says the game "was one point”.
“We could do better, we created chances but we need to do better near the box.
"It is small things. We have to understand the foot that is in play, crossing, one v ones. We need to understand the game in that way.
"Today we pushed our opponent, especially after the sending off. We had the chances but again we didn't score."
On the next game with Bilbao, he adds: "The way Bournemouth defend is quite similar, so we can take things from this game. But again it is a new history and we must do better."
On Evanilson's red card, he says that he “never comments on red cards, win, lose or draw".
FULL-TIME! Bournemouth 1-1 Man Utd
16:20 , Chris WilsonBournemouth now stay in 10th with that result, one point behind Fulham and Brighton above them.
Manchester United move up one place to 14th - they’re still yet to break 40 points this season.
Semenyo: "It feels like a loss"
16:16 , Chris WilsonSpeaking to Sky Sports, Antoine Semenyo says: “It’s frustrating. We dominated most of the game. We went down to 10 men but I felt we were still quite comfortable.
“We defended so well. The goal we conceded is so frustrating. It feels like a loss, to be honest.”
“I feel like there wasn’t much more we could do. All we could do was defend as a group and hope not to concede. We’re just unfortunate to concede with the last shot they had.
“The teams above us can lose next week and we can go above them. We just have to go on to next week.
“We have a tough game [against Arsenal], but the boys will be confident enough going to the Emirates.
“It’s not getting easier, but I have full belief in the team that we can do something.”
On Evanilson’s red card, he adds: “Everyone’s just frustrated. There were challenges [like Evanilson’s] all game. It doesn’t make sense as to why that one was a red card.”
FULL-TIME! Bournemouth 1-1 Man Utd
16:09 , Chris WilsonIt’s a disappointing result for Bournemouth, who were by far the better of the two sides for much of the game and suffered after yet another controversial VAR call.
United rescue a point and some pride, but the Cherries falter in their bid for European football.
FULL-TIME! Bournemouth 1-1 Man Utd
15:59 , Chris WilsonNo time for more chances as the referee brings the game to an end!
Bournemouth 1-1 Man Utd
15:58 , Chris Wilson90 +9 mins
Poor from Shaw as his cross in is overhit.
Bournemouth 1-1 Man Utd
15:58 , Chris Wilson90 +8 mins
A brief penalty shout as Obi goes down, but United have a late corner.
GOAL! Bournemouth 1-1 Man Utd
15:57 , Chris Wilson90 +6 mins
GOAL GIVEN!
Fernandes picks the ball up on the edge of the box and lays it to Shaw, who plays in a great cross that is knocked goalwards, and Rasmus Hojlund is there to tap in from point-blank range!
GOAL! Bournemouth 1-1 Man Utd
15:55 , Chris Wilson90 +6 mins
GOAL! Will this stand? United think they have an equaliser, but it’s looking very tight.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
15:53 , Chris Wilson90 +3 mins
Fernandes is forced to go alone again but his long-range effort is straight at Kepa.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
15:52 , Chris Wilson90 +2 mins
Two or three brilliant blocks from Bournemouth players as they defend a United corner, before Fernandes goes very close with an effort from outside the box.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
15:5090 +1 mins
A decent effort from Obi as he’s off balance but manages to stab an effort towards goal, forcing a good save from Kepa.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
15:49 , Chris Wilson90 mins
There will be NINE minutes of added time here.
Eriksen has replaced Dorgu.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
15:48 , Chris Wilson88 mins
CLOSE! The visitors do get a chance finally, as it’s cut back to Mount and he opens his body up to curl into the far corner, but Senesi blocks brilliantly!
Nothing comes of the corner as Shaw’s volley is fired wide.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
15:47 , Chris Wilson87 mins
Pretty damning for United that even with 10 men, you’re still expecting Bournemouth to see this one out.
The visitors are getting forward but there’s just nothing to their attacking play once they get around the box.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
15:46 , Chris Wilson85 mins
United are on course to suffer a 12th league defeat of Amorim’s tenure. Time running out for the Portuguese?
Ipswich have scored more than United away from home, and the Cherries are set to become the sixth side to do the double over United this season.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
15:4383 mins
The Cherries are still holding firm in defence, perhaps aided by United’s lack of attacking invention.
The hosts make a change as Semenyo makes way for Marcos Senesi.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
15:4181 mins
United are still looking a little pedestrian despite the man advantage, with the hosts managing to stifle their attacks so far. Both Mount and Garnacho have had efforts blocked in the last minute or so.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
15:38 , Chris Wilson79 mins
Shaw is booked after a spell of United possession comes to an end, and the hosts will have the chance to regroup.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
15:35 , Chris Wilson77 mins
United’s first chance since the sending off as Obi – who just came on for Mazraoui – slips as he tries to convert the cutback, and it’s just about blocked by a Bournemouth player.
Moments later, Shaw’s cross is put behind for a corner.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
15:33 , Chris Wilson75 mins
Still a lack of attacking threat from United, though they do manage to clear a Cherries corner.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
15:31 , Chris Wilson71 mins
Subs for the hosts now, as Kluivert and Scott make way for Marcus Tavernier and Lewis Cook.
RED CARD! Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
15:29 , Chris Wilson70 mins
RED CARD! Evanilson is sent off after a VAR review!
He goes straight through the United man in a scissor-kick motion, though it perhaps harsh as he slipped a little bit.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
15:28 , Chris Wilson69 mins
The Brazilian slipped, which made the challenge look worse, but VAR is recommending an on-field review...
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
15:27 , Chris Wilson68 mins
Now Evanilson is booked after a wild scissor-kick challenge, and VAR is checking it...
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
15:24 , Chris Wilson66 mins
Three changes for United as Casemiro, Mainoo and Maguire come off for Manuel Ugarte, Mason Mount and Victor Lindelof.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
15:23 , Chris Wilson64 mins
Another booking as Dorgu is dragged back by Kluivert. United have been a little more promising in attack over the last few minutes.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
15:22 , Chris Wilson63 mins
Huijsen gets a yellow for delaying the restart, before Dorgu’s cross is slightly mishit and forces Kepa into tipping over the bar.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
15:19 , Chris Wilson61 mins
CLOSE! What an effort.
Ouattara lines it up and cannons an effort off the woodwork, with the follow-up effort deflected behind!
A lovely free-kick.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
15:18 , Chris Wilson60 mins
Smith is okay to carry on as the free-kick is lined up...
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
15:16 , Chris Wilson57 mins
A bit of a bizarre yellow as Dorgu wins the ball but is yellow carded, and the hosts have a free-kick in a dangerous position.
Adam Smith has stayed down for treatment for now.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
15:15 , Chris Wilson55 mins
Quite stop-start at the moment at the Vitality, with both sides trying to settle once again. Both have had some decent spells of possession, though the hosts look the more threatening when they get forward.
Fernandes has his blushes spared as the offside flag is raised right after he blasts a golden chance wide.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
15:1252 mins
Bournemouth still well on top to start the second half, with Outtara winning a corner, but nothing comes of it.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
15:09 , Chris Wilson49 mins
Far too easy for the Cherries but thankfully for United Evanilson wastes the pass after he had been sent into plenty of space with a lovely through ball.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
15:06 , Chris Wilson47 mins
CLOSE! Almost a brilliant goal for the hosts.
It’s cut back from the wing to Evanilson, who turns and lays it off to Semenyo, but the Ghanaian can only curl a great effort narrowly wide of the post.
KICK-OFF! Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
15:04 , Chris WilsonWe’re back underway at the Vitality.
HALF-TIME! Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
14:56 , Chris WilsonSame old problems for United at half-time, with a lack of quality in attack once again paired with a lack of concentration and generally poor defending at times.
It does make you wonder whether Amorim’s future will be in doubt, no matter what happens in the Europa League.
As for Bournemouth, a good season may get even better if they can keep this up.
The Cherries limited United to very little and had a few good chances of their own, though they did let the visitors back into it a little towards the end of the half.
HALF-TIME! Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
14:53 , Chris Wilson
HALF-TIME! Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
14:49 , Chris WilsonAnd that is the last notable act of the half as the referee brings the half to an end.
The Cherries go into the break with a deserved lead.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
14:47 , Chris Wilson45 +1 mins
Garnacho picks the ball up on the wing and sees the space open up in front of him, but he fires wide from just outside the box.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
14:46 , Chris Wilson45 mins
Not a lot of support for Hojlund as he tries to lead a counter, and that sort of sums up the half from a United point of view.
There’ll be two minutes of added time.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
14:44 , Chris Wilson42 mins
It’s still not clicking for United in attack, though that’s little surprise for anyone who’s watched them in recent weeks.
The visitors continue to rely on moments of individual quality to get their goals nowadays.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
14:41 , Chris Wilson39 mins
Better from United as they manage to sustain some pressure for the first time in the game, but Garnacho can’t bring down Dorgu’s cross and the hosts will have a chance to counter.
Nothing comes of Scott’s ball into the box though.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
14:39 , Chris Wilson37 mins
CLOSE!
A brief VAR check for a penalty after Semenyo brings down Maguire, but nothing doing.
Moments later, the long ball forward isn’t cleared by Zabarnyi and suddenly Garnacho is clean through, but Kepa saves well as the Argentine tried to lift it over him.
By far United’s best chance so far.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
14:37 , Chris Wilson35 mins
United do win a corner after Mainoo’s shot is deflected behind, and after some pinball in the area the visitors win another.
Two good deliveries from Fernandes, though they come to nothing as United recycle possession.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
14:34 , Chris Wilson32 mins
Plenty of intensity from Bournemouth and it’s making life very difficult for United, who are notoriously poor in these situations.
Dominant from the hosts so far, with United risking ending the day in the bottom five of the league.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
14:32 , Chris Wilson29 mins
It’s been Bournemouth who look more likely to score since the goal, with the Cherries continuing to pressure the away defence.
United haven’t created much at all so far and it’s telling now, with the hosts in plenty of control.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
14:27 , Chris Wilson25 mins
Another brief VART check as Casemiro goes flying in on Kerkez with a high foot, but it’s waved away.
GOAL! Bournemouth 1-0 Man Utd
14:25 , Chris Wilson23 mins
GOAL! The hosts are ahead!
It’s poor from United, as Dorgu gives it away near his own area and the Cherries are in the box in a flash, with the cross fired in to Evanilson.
The striker lays it off brilliantly to an unmarked Semenyo, who rifles a low effort past Onana!
Bournemouth 0-0 Man Utd
14:23 , Chris Wilson22 mins
There was actually a brief VAR check for a red card for that challenge, as Adams had flown in studs up on the ankle, but it’s just a yellow.
Bournemouth 0-0 Man Utd
14:22 , Chris Wilson21 mins
The first yellow of the day as Adams flies in on Garnacho.
Bournemouth 0-0 Man Utd
14:20 , Chris Wilson18 mins
United have grown into the game a little more over the past few minutes, though their attacking is still lacking invention in areas.
Bournemouth 0-0 Man Utd
14:17 , Chris Wilson16 mins
Much better from United as it’s worked to Garnacho, who sees the space open up for him before rifling a low effort past the far post.
Bournemouth 0-0 Man Utd
14:15 , Chris Wilson14 mins
A spell of Cherries pressure ends with Kluivert firing over a shot from just outside the box.
Bournemouth 0-0 Man Utd
14:13 , Chris Wilson12 mins
A needless challenge from Dorgu gives the hosts a free-kick on the right wing.
From the set-piece, Kerkez swings it in but there’s a foul given against Huijsen.
Bournemouth 0-0 Man Utd
14:11 , Chris Wilson10 mins
First chance of the game for United as Mainoo works some space in the area, but he fires straight at Kepa.
Bournemouth 0-0 Man Utd
14:10 , Chris Wilson9 mins
Not a lot of action early on but some nice touches from both sides, with Mainoo the latest to turn well before United recycle possession.
Bournemouth are pressing high in the early stages, obviously aware of the chance of trapping United.
Bournemouth 0-0 Man Utd
14:07 , Chris Wilson6 mins
Plenty of possession for the hosts early on, and some decent crossing chances already too.
United struggling to get forward in the opening exchanges.
Bournemouth 0-0 Man Utd
14:04 , Chris Wilson4 mins
The first half-chance of the game as Ouattara swings in a great early cross but Evanilson is inches away from tapping it in in the six-yard box.
Bournemouth 0-0 Man Utd
14:03 , Chris Wilson3 mins
Some decent possession for both sides early on as Fernandes sees his cross cut out.
Bournemouth 0-0 Man Utd
14:02 , Chris Wilson1 min
Some early pressure from the hosts, who are clearly looking to test United with balls into the box early on.
KICK-OFF! Bournemouth 0-0 Man Utd
14:01 , Chris WilsonWe’re underway at the Vitality!
Bournemouth vs Manchester United LIVE
13:55 , Chris WilsonThe two teams are in the tunnel at the Vitality, and we’re around five minutes from kick-off in the first Premier League match of the day.
Match facts
13:50 , Chris WilsonUnited have failed to score in 13 different Premier League games this season, with only Leicester (15) and Everton (14) doing so more. They last failed to score in more league games in a single campaign in 1989/90 (16).
They have lost 15 league games this season, their most in a single Premier League campaign. They last lost more in a league season in 1989/90 (16).
Is it about to get worse for Amorim’s men on the south coast?
Bournemouth vs Manchester United LIVE
13:45 , Chris Wilson
Match facts
13:37 , Chris WilsonBournemouth could be the sixth different side to complete the league double over Manchester United this season, the most in a single campaign since 1933/34 (6), and most in a top-flight campaign since 1930/31 (9).
Peter Schmeichel backs ‘very talented’ Rasmus Hojlund to succeed at Man Utd
13:32 , Chris WilsonPeter Schmeichel is convinced Rasmus Hojlund has the talent and mental toughness to come through his challenging spell at Manchester United.
The Red Devils went for potential over a proven asset when signing the highly-rated Denmark striker from Atalanta in July 2023 in a £64million deal that could reach £72million with add-ons.
Hojlund showed promising flashes during his first season but has stuttered this term, with the 22-year-old scoring just once in his last 28 club appearances in all competitions.
Peter Schmeichel backs ‘very talented’ Rasmus Hojlund to succeed at Man Utd
Match facts
13:25 , Chris WilsonBournemouth are unbeaten in their last three Premier League games against Man Utd (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).
United have conceded eight goals in their last three Premier League games against Bournemouth, as many as they had in their previous 11 against the Cherries.
Ruben Amorim has ‘no regrets’ about Man Utd move but admits questioning timing
13:15 , Chris WilsonRuben Amorim says he has “no regrets at all” about joining Manchester United – but admits a problem period four months ago had him questioning whether he should have pushed harder to delay his arrival.
Erik ten Hag’s successor has endured a difficult time since taking charge in November, with the Red Devils entering the weekend 14th in the standings having managed just six Premier League wins under the Portuguese.
The Europa League is keeping United’s worst-ever Premier League season alive, with Amorim leading the side into Thursday’s semi-final first leg at Athletic Bilbao on the back of Sunday’s trip to Bournemouth.
Ruben Amorim has ‘no regrets’ about Man Utd move but admits questioning timing
He'd-to-head
13:10 , Chris WilsonThese two sides have met a total of 15 times in the past, with United winning nine, Bournemouth winning four, and two ending as a draw.
Earlier this season, the Cherries ran out 3-0 winners at Old Trafford, so they are hoping to complete a league double against United.
Manchester United suffer injury blow with key defender set to miss rest of season
13:02 , Chris WilsonRuben Amorim has revealed Manchester United full-back Diogo Dalot has suffered a potentially-season ending calf injury.
The 26-year-old has made 51 appearances for the Red Devils this season in all competitions, missing just one match through suspension.
Dalot came off the bench in Sunday’s 1-0 loss against Wolves as Amorim looked to manage his minutes with the crucial Europa League semi-final against Athletic Bilbao looming large.
Manchester United suffer injury blow with key defender set to miss rest of season
Team news
12:57 , Chris WilsonRuben Amorim has made five changes to the team that lost 1-0 to Wolves last week.
In defence, Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro return in place of Victor Lindelof and Tyler Fredricson, while Luke Shaw comes in for Harry Amass at wing-back.
Manuel Ugarte and Christian Eriksen drop out of midfield, with Casemiro coming in and Kobbie Mainoo dropping back. Bruno Fernandes makes his return to the side in favour of Eriksen.
Team news
12:53 , Chris WilsonCherries boss Iraola has named the same starting eleven as he did for last week’s draw to Crystal Palace.
Alex Scott partners Tyler Adams in defensive midfield, with Dango Ouattara and Antoine Semenyo on the wings and Evanilson leading the line.
Line-ups
12:49 , Chris WilsonBournemouth XI: Kepa; Smith, Huijsen, Zabarnyi, Kerkez; Adams, Scott; Semenyo, Kluivert, Ouattara; Evanilson.
Subs: Dennis, Cook, Senesi, Brooks, Tavernier, Soler, Jebbison, Araujo, Hill.
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— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) April 27, 2025
Manchester United XI: Onana; Mazraoui, Maguire, Yoro; Dorgu, Casemiro, Mainoo, Shaw; Fernandes, Garnacho, Hojlund.
Subs: Heaton, Amass, Evans, Fredericson, Lindelof, Eriksen, Mount, Ugarte, Obi.
🚨 Here's your United XI to take on the Cherries 🍒#MUFC || #BOUMUN
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Is the game on TV?
12:40 , Chris WilsonWhen is Bournemouth vs Manchester United?
Bournemouth vs Manchester United is due to kick off at 2pm BST on Sunday 27 April at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage on the channels from 1pm BST. Subscribers can stream the action via Sky Go.
Predicted line-ups
12:32 , Chris WilsonBournemouth XI: Kepa; Smith, Huijsen, Zabarnyi, Kerkez; Adams, Cook; Semenyo, Kluivert, Ouattara; Evanilson.
Manchester United XI: Onana; Yoro, Lindelof, Fredricson; Dorgu, Casemiro, Ugarte, Amass; Garnacho, Hojlund, Obi-Martin.
Team news
12:25 , Chris WilsonEnes Unal and Ryan Christie have been ruled out for the rest of the season for Bournemouth, who may also be without Luis Sinisterra.
Diogo Dalot may not play again this season after sustaining a calf issue. In better news for Manchester United, both Matthijs de Ligt and Amad Diallo are nearing a return. This game comes too soon for young defender Ayden Heaven.
Bournemouth vs Manchester United LIVE
12:20 , Chris WilsonBournemouth will hope to halt their slide towards a bottom-half finish as they welcome struggling Manchester United to the Vitality Stadium.
Having once harboured hopes of a top-five finish, Bournemouth have won just once in their last eight Premier League outings to harm their chances of securing European football next season.
Their visitors aren’t exactly in great form themselves, though, with Ruben Amorim’s side fortunate for the plight of the promoted sides in preventing them from having to look over their shoulder at those below.
The Europa League semi-final is surely now their focus, but this offers an opportunity for Manchester United to build momentum ahead of Thursday’s first leg in Bilbao.
Bournemouth vs Manchester United LIVE
12:15 , Chris WilsonGood afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of today’s Premier League match between Bournemouth and Manchester United.
The Cherries are still hunting European football this season, while United are merely playing for pride at this point after a dramatic downturn in form domestically.
And we’ll have all the latest updates and team news right here.
