Bournemouth vs Manchester United LIVE
Before the first leg of their Europa League semi-final against Athletic Bilbao in Spain on Thursday, Manchester United earned a point at 10-man Bournemouth in the Premier League.
Qualifying for the Champions League by winning the Europa League is the priority for United after a disastrous domestic campaign, but Amorim stressed the importance of a positive result for United ahead of their trip to Bilbao next week. Rasmus Hojlund earned United a point at the Vitality Stadium after Evanilson was shown a controversial red card for Bournemouth.
The point was a blow to Bournemouth in their bid to qualify for Europe next season but gives United a lift going into the first leg against Bilbao. Antoine Semenyo has given Bournemouth first-half lead but United produced another late show. Follow the game LIVE below with our dedicated match blog.
Bournemouth vs Manchester United latest
- GOAL! Semenyo fires Bournemouth in front
- RED CARD! Evanilson sent off for Bournemouth
- GOAL! Hojlund scores injury-time equaliser
Full-time: Bournemouth 1-1 Manchester United
15:59That Hojlund goal earns United a point.
⏹️ Hojlund's late leveller earns us a point on the road.#MUFC || #BOUMUN
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 27, 2025
GOAL! Bournemouth 1-1 Manchester United | Hojlund 90+6’
15:54 , Giuseppe MuroLate equaliser for United!
Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United
15:52 , Giuseppe Muro90+4 mins: Fernandes shoots again but this time it’s easy for Kepa.
Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United
15:51 , Giuseppe Muro90+3 mins: Goooa.... no! United fans in the away end thought that was in from Fernandes, who bends a left-foot effort inches wide. Still another six minutes for Bournemouth to survive.
Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United
15:49 , Giuseppe Muro90+2 mins: Another chance for United! This time Obi shoots from a tight angle and Kepa is forced to parry behind. That was sneaking into the top corner. The corner comes to nothing.
Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United
15:48 , Giuseppe Muro90 mins: Eriksen on for Dorgu. As the board goes up for NINE added minutes.
Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United
15:47 , Giuseppe Muro89 mins: Chance for United! A cross from Dorgu finds Mount inside the area, his shot is heading for the far corner until Senesi deflects it behind. That was inches away. From the resulting corner, Shaw blasts wide.
Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United
15:44 , Giuseppe Muro85 mins: Kepa gathers a cross into the box and then collapses with cramp. Is this going to be a 12th Premier League defeat for United under Amorim?
Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United
15:41 , Giuseppe Muro82 mins: United are putting Bournemouth under real pressure now. They are defending stubbornly but it could be a long 10 minutes or so for the 10 men.
Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United
15:36 , Giuseppe Muro77 mins: United are on top now. Another cross from the left is scrambled clear. Then Ugarte fires over from range.
Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United
15:35 , Giuseppe Muro75 mins: Almost a chance straight away for Obi but he slips as a cutback from the left comes back to him quickly.
Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United
15:34 , Giuseppe Muro73 mins: Another United change as Obi comes on for Mazraoui.
Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United
15:32 , Giuseppe Muro72 mins: Can United take advantage of that controversial decision and find an equaliser against the 10 men?
Red card
15:29 , Giuseppe Muro69 mins: Red card for Evanilson! It did look dangerous but the Bournemouth man slipped as he went in for it. Bournemouth are down to 10 men for the final 20 minutes.
Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United
15:27 , Giuseppe Muro67 mins: Evanilson gets a yellow card for a late challenge on Mazraoui. He slips as he goes in for the tackle and catches Mazraoui high. VAR have called for an on-field review..
Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United
15:25 , Giuseppe Muro66 mins: United are having some better pressure now. They just need some quality in the final third.
Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United
15:23 , Giuseppe Muro64 mins: Triple change for United… Casemiro, Mainoo and Maguire off for Ugarte, Mount and Lindelof. Surely those changes are with one eye on Thursday night.
Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United
15:21 , Giuseppe Muro63 mins: Dorgu almost catches out Kepa with a hooked cross that was creeping under the crossbar. The Bournemouth goalkeeper turns the ball behind for a corner.
Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United
15:18 , Giuseppe Muro60 mins: Ouattara hits the post! A brilliant free-kick from Ouattara almost catches out Onana. The ball smacks the post and on the follow up another shot is deflected behind.
Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United
15:15 , Giuseppe Muro57 mins: Dorgu booked for a challenge on Smith. He got the ball there. The referee has got that one wrong.
Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United
15:1455 mins: Chance for United! Fernandes gets it horribly wrong from a cutback from the left from Garnacho. The flag was up anyway…
Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United
15:11 , Giuseppe Muro52 mins: Semenyo and Ouattara are such a treat for Bournemouth in wide areas. This time Ouattara wins a corner on the United right, which Onana flaps behind for another corner, which comes to nothing.
Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United
15:09 , Giuseppe Muro50 mins: Bournemouth are well on top at the start of the second half. Evanilson tries to cross from Kluivert but overhits it and Onana claims.
Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United
15:0547 mins: Close from Semenyo! The ball falls to Semenyo on the edge of the area and he bends a left-footed effort inches wide with Onana beaten. What a goal that would have been.
Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United
15:03 , Giuseppe Muro46 mins: Back underway at the Vitality. No changes from either side at the break.
The Premier League have explained was Adams was not sent off for that early challenge on Garnacho.
In a tweet, the Premier League Match Centre said: :The referee’s call of yellow card for the challenge by Adams on Garnacho was checked and confirmed by VAR - with the challenge deemed reckless and not serious foul play.”
Half-time: Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United
14:47 , Giuseppe MuroUnited are behind at the break.
Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United
14:47 , Giuseppe Muro45 mins: Garnacho cuts inside and shoots wide with his left foot. He’s had United’s best openings in the first half.
Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United
14:46 , Giuseppe Muro42 mins: United are furious as Yoro is penalised for a foul on Evanilson. It’s been a frustrating half for the visitors.
Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United
14:40 , Giuseppe Muro38 mins: Semenyo and Magurie tangle in the box again from another United corner. Risky from the Bournemouth goalscorer.
Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United
14:39 , Giuseppe Muro37 mins: Chance for Garnacho! Fernandes plays a ball over the top that the Bournemouth defenders leave to each other and Garnacho tries to lift the ball over Kepa, who sticks out a strong hand to turn the ball behind. That VAR check came to nothing.
Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United
14:37 , Giuseppe Muro35 mins: United win a corner on the right and cause Bournemouth some problems. Mazraoui and Garnacho both have shots blocked. From another former, Magure is dragged down in the box... VAR is having a look.
Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United
14:35 , Giuseppe Muro34 mins: Smith tries to pick out Evanilson with a ball over the top but puts just a bit too much on it.
Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United
14:3432 mins: United haven’t been able to match Bournemouth’s energy so far. Intensity was what Amorim called for before the game and he will be disappointed with how his team have stared.
Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United
14:2825 mins: Casemiro catches Evanilson in the chest with a high boot. No action from the referee, and VAR has a look and Casemiro avoids any punishment.
GOAL! Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United | Semenyo 23'
14:23 , Giuseppe MuroDorgu gives the ball away, Smith crosses from the right and Evanilson flicks the ball back for Semenyo to drill past Onana and puts Bournemouth in front. United played themselves into trouble there. That all started from Shaw playing a short pass to Dorgu by the touchline.
Bournemouth 0-0 Manchester United
14:22 , Giuseppe Muro22 mins: VAR took a long look at that but they stay with the on-field decision.
Bournemouth 0-0 Manchester United
14:21 , Giuseppe Muro21 mins: A crunching challenge from Adams on Garnacho and catches him late. That was full-throttle. The referee gives him a yellow card.
Bournemouth 0-0 Manchester United
14:20 , Giuseppe Muro19 mins: United are enjoying a good spell of possession and pressure now.
Bournemouth 0-0 Manchester United
14:17 , Giuseppe Muro16 mins: Close from Garnacho! That’s the closest either side have come to an opener. Bournemouth don’t close down Garnacho, who flashes a shot inches wide from the edge of the area.
Bournemouth 0-0 Manchester United
14:15 , Giuseppe Muro12 mins: Bournemouth look threatening going forward. United scramble the ball away but Bournemouth recycle and Kluivert shoots over from distance.
Bournemouth 0-0 Manchester United
14:10 , Giuseppe Muro10 mins: First sight at goal for United as Mainoo drives into the area and shoots straight at Kepa.
Bournemouth 0-0 Manchester United
14:09 , Giuseppe Muro9 mins: United are having a bit more possession now after that early Bournemouth pressure. Still nothing in the way of a goal threat.
Bournemouth 0-0 Manchester United
14:05 , Giuseppe Muro5 mins: Bournemouth are on top early on here. United are yet to get anything going in attack.
Bournemouth 0-0 Manchester United
14:03 , Giuseppe Muro3 mins: Another dangerous ball into the box from Ouattara that Evanilson just can’t quite get on the end of.
Bournemouth 0-0 Manchester United
14:01 , Giuseppe Muro2 mins: Positive start from Bournemouth. A long throw and then a cross into the box causes problems to the Manchester United defence.
Kick-off!
14:00 , Giuseppe Muro1 min: Underway at the Vitality…
Here come the two teams...
Only the bottom three and Tottenham have accrued fewer Premier League away points this season than Manchester United, who have 17 on the road.
Can they improve that record today? Kick-off is on the way at a sunny Vitality…
Gary Neville believes Ruben Amorim could start to come under pressure a few months into next season.
Speaking on Sky Sports ahead of kick-off, Amorim said: “October, or November next year, three months into the new season and having had a transfer window and a full pre-season, getting the players in to suit that system.
“That's when they can't be anywhere near where they are now.
“They'll have to be pushing into the top six. There'll be a big overhaul of players to get the ones he wants."
Ruben Amorim has said he wants to see “intensity” from Manchester United today.
Asked what he expects this afternoon, Amorim told Sky Sports: "Intensity, we need to be focused because if you look at the last games, and you take away Newcastle because of the context between the Lyon games.
“In Nottingham [at Forest] we had control but we lost the match through one set-piece, we lost to Wolves because we missed big chances and again through set-pieces.
“We need to be focused in the game and we need to improve our intensity, not just because of this game but because Bilbao is also going to be very intense.
“We will face a Spanish coach in same system, so we can use everything to win games in the Premier League and prepare for the next one."
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is expecting to face the "best" Manchester United team.
United head to the Vitality Stadium with one eye on next week's crucial Europa League semi-final first leg against Athletic Bilbao.
Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim made several changes to his side for their previous Premier League game, which ended in a 1-0 home defeat by Wolves, when academy defender Tyler Fredricson was handed his first start.
Amorim could again rotate the squad against the Cherries, who are still chasing European qualification via the league table.
Iraola, though, insists his focus will be fully on his own team, who won 3-0 at Old Trafford in December.
"They don't change their structure a lot (since that game). They are trying to find the best spots for every player," the Bournemouth boss said at a press conference.
"For sure, he (Amorim) is more familiarised than when we faced them there. I think when we played them the game was quite level, it was not a 3-0 game.
"I expect also a tight game. I hope we can win it, we can make the difference, but it is a team that normally defends quite well, doesn't give you a lot of chances.
"I know they have the game on Thursday in the Europa League but they have four days to rest, so we have been preparing against the best Man United team."
Ruben Amorim has been speaking to Sky Sports ahead of kick-off and the Manchester United boss has explained his decision to start Luke Shaw.
Amorim said: “He [Luke Shaw] is going to start in the back three, but that is not a clear back three, so you will see during the game I think it is the best position for him at the moment.
“We have to take a little bit of a risk there because we have to manage all of the players, because of the problem we have without [Diogo] Dalot.
“We have to play with different characteristics but to play here, like him and Mason Mount, they will improve the team a lot."
Schmeichel backs ‘very talented’ Hojlund to succeed at Man Utd
13:23 , Giuseppe MuroRasmus Hojlund starts for Manchester United today and Peter Schmeichel is convinced the striker has the talent and mental toughness to come through his challenging spell at Old Trafford.
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.
Schmeichel knows the pressures that come with playing for United as well as anyone and has helped support his compatriot since moving to Old Trafford, where he is certain Hojlund will prove his worth.
"The boy is very, very talented," the former goalkeeper told the PA news agency ahead of United's Premier League trip to Bournemouth on Sunday.
"He's like every other player in that squad - of course short of confidence. Everyone. This is the big thing. Once you don't win games, the confidence levels drop so it's been a tough one.
"I mean, he will come through it. He's so strong mentally. He will come through it. He's got really, really good support from his family as well and I know what he can do.
"Hopefully there's a bit of success left in this team, and you bring that into your break, you come back in a different frame of mind, new season.
"I'm convinced that he's still a very, very valuable player for Manchester United."
Here’s Ruben Amorim arriving at the Vitality...
🗣️ "Ruben Amoriiiim!" 🎶#MUFC || #BOUMUN pic.twitter.com/Qb00I3lS0W
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 27, 2025
Manchester United are attempting to end the season on a high despite a lack of goalscoring outlets due to injuries and poor form.
That has raised questions about the decisions to allow Marcus Rashford and Antony to leave on loan during the winter, given the forwards' impressive stints away.
Ruben Amorim said this week: ”Big teams, when you get in one context it's really hard.
"And then I understand that in January, and you are talking about Rashford and Antony, we lost these players and we didn't bring new ones.
"It was a risk, but I think that there are things here that are more important than to score 10 more goals this season.
"We are trying to do something that is more important. We can hurt the squad now, but in the future it's going to help the club so I think we are in that path."
Andoni Iraola names the same Bournemouth team that started their 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace last weekend.
So Luke Shaw makes his first Manchester United start in 14 months.
Ruben Amorim has made five changes from last weekend’s defeat to Wolves, with Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro back in defence and Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro returning in midfield.
Tyler Fredricson and Chido Odi are on the bench.
Team news: Shaw starts for Man Utd
12:47 , Giuseppe MuroBournemouth XI: Kepa, Smith, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez, Scott, Adams, Semenyo, Kluivert, Ouattara, Evanilson
Subs: Dennis, Cook, Senesi, Brooks, Tavernier, Soler, Jebbison, Araujo, Hill
Manchester United XI: Onana, Mazraoui, Maguire, Yoro, Dorgu, Mainoo, Casemiro, Shaw, Fernandes, Garnacho, Hojlund
Subs: Heaton, Amass, Evans, Fredricson, Lindelof, Eriksen, Mount, Ugarte, Obi
Team news on the way from the Vitality...
Amorim has ‘no regrets’ about Man Utd move
12:30 , Giuseppe MuroRuben 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.
The Cherries won December's reverse fixture 3-0 at Old Trafford during a particularly sticky patch for Amorim, who had told the United hierarchy during initial talks over the job that he would prefer to complete the season with Portuguese champions Sporting before taking charge.
"No regrets, not in this moment," he said when asked about the scale of the job he has taken on.
"If you asked me like four months ago with all the problems, maybe you feel that feeling I should be stronger in starting in the beginning of the (next) season.
"But today I have a feeling that this is something that is going to help us in the future. We are suffering a lot here. There was a lot of frustration, a lot of suffering.
"But I feel in this moment - maybe because it's near the end (of the season) - this is the most important time maybe in the next few years.
"We are going to use all the information to prepare better the next few years, so no regrets. I think this is the top of what a coach can achieve, so I have no regrets at all."
Bournemouth vs Man United stats
12:22 , Giuseppe Muro- Bournemouth have hit the post 21 times in the top flight this season, a joint high with Liverpool.
- Only Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool have had more shots this season than Bournemouth, who have registered 526 attempts.
- Defeat would mark the first time that Manchester United have lost 16 times in a Premier League campaign. They last lost that many league matches in a season in 1989-90, when they were also beaten on 16 occasions.
Bournemouth could become the sixth side this season to complete the league double over Manchester United, which would be the most against the Red Devils in a single campaign since 1933-34, and the highest in the top flight since nine in 1930-31.
Bournemouth vs Man United match odds
12:15 , Giuseppe MuroBournemouth win: 3/4
Draw: 29/10
Manchester United win: 7/2
Odds via Betfair (subject to change)
Head to head history and results
12:06 , Giuseppe MuroBournemouth win: 5
Draws: 4
Manchester United win: 14
Prediction
11:58 , Giuseppe MuroBournemouth are on an unconvincing run with just one win in their last seven matches. That run included a 2-2 draw with strugglers West Ham and losses to Brentford and Ipswich.
Bournemouth are on an unconvincing run with just one win in their last seven matches. That run included a 2-2 draw with strugglers West Ham and losses to Brentford and Ipswich.
United, though, are similarly goal-shy of late, winless in the league since March 16. Don’t expect any fireworks on Sunday.
Draw, 1-1.
Manchester United team news
11:50 , Giuseppe MuroRuben Amorim has vowed to play his strongest team and the Manchester United boss is set to bring back his big players after rotating against Wolves in midweek.
Diogo Dalot has been ruled out with a calf injury but Matthijs de Ligt and Amad Diallo are both closing in on comebacks, with Amorim saying on Friday that the pair were “near”.
Bruno Fernandes, Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire and Casemiro are all set to return after being rested against Wolves.
Joshua Zirkzee and Lisandro Martinez are out for the rest of the season and Ayden Heaven remains sidelined.
Boruenouth team news
11:42 , Giuseppe MuroLewis Cook has been being assessed this week as he manages a minor fitness issue.
Luis Sinisterra is still sidelined, while Enes Unal and Ryan Christie are long-term injury absentees.
How to watch
11:33 , Giuseppe MuroTV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app and NOW.
Good morning!
11:31 , Giuseppe MuroHello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Bournemouth vs Manchester United!
Can Ruben Amorim’s side warm up for their trip to Athletic Bilbao with a positive result on the south coast?
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news right here, ahead of kick-off which comes at 2pm BST from the Vitality Stadium.
