Match report

Manchester United Defeats Bournemouth 1-0 in Premier League Clash

Bournemouth
Bournemouth
0–1
FT
Manchester United
Manchester United
May 20, 2023

In a tightly contested match at Vitality Stadium, Manchester United emerged victorious against Bournemouth with a narrow 1-0 scoreline. The game was decided by an early goal from Casemiro in the ninth minute, which proved to be the difference maker as both teams fought hard throughout the encounter.

Key Facts

  • • Manchester United secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Bournemouth.
  • • Casemiro scored the only goal of the match in the ninth minute for Manchester United.
  • • Bournemouth made several substitutions including K. Moore and D. Ouattara to try and turn the game around, but their efforts were not enough.
  • • Manchester United also rotated their squad with late substitutes like A. Garnacho and C. Eriksen entering the field.

Lineups

Bournemouth

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Neto (G)
  • 15 A. Smith (D)
  • 27 I. Zabarnyi (D)
  • 25 M. Senesi (D)
  • 5 L. Kelly (D)
  • 4 L. Cook (M)
  • 8 J. Lerma (M)
  • 7 D. Brooks (M)
  • 10 R. Christie (M)
  • 32 J. Anthony (M)
  • 9 D. Solanke (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 K. Moore
  • 11 D. Ouattara
  • 18 M. Viña
  • 3 J. Stephens
  • 6 C. Mepham
  • 17 J. Stacey
  • 1 M. Travers
  • 51 D. Adu-Adjei
  • 49 D. Sadi

Manchester United

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 David de Gea (G)
  • 29 A. Wan-Bissaka (D)
  • 19 R. Varane (D)
  • 2 V. Lindelöf (D)
  • 23 L. Shaw (D)
  • 18 Casemiro (M)
  • 14 C. Eriksen (M)
  • 21 Antony (M)
  • 8 Bruno Fernandes (M)
  • 25 J. Sancho (M)
  • 9 A. Martial (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 W. Weghorst
  • 49 A. Garnacho
  • 39 S. McTominay
  • 17 Fred
  • 5 H. Maguire
  • 28 F. Pellistri
  • 31 J. Butland
  • 12 T. Malacia
  • 20 Diogo Dalot

Timeline

  1. Manchester United
    9' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    Casemiro
  2. Bournemouth
    55' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Brooks · On: K. Moore
  3. Manchester United
    57' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Martial · On: W. Weghorst
  4. Bournemouth
    66' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Christie · On: D. Ouattara
  5. Bournemouth
    66' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Smith · On: M. Viña
  6. Bournemouth
    70' Bournemouth Card · Yellow Card
    L. Cook

    Foul

  7. Manchester United
    72' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Sancho · On: A. Garnacho
  8. Manchester United
    86' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Eriksen · On: S. McTominay
  9. Manchester United
    86' Manchester United subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Antony · On: Fred

Match Stats

Stat Bournemouth Manchester United
Fouls 6 7
Pass Accuracy 85% 86%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 20
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 453 655
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 3 7
Shots on Target 4 5
xG 1.01 1.41
Shots off Target 3 8
Possession 42% 58%
Accurate Passes 387 561
Shots Inside Box 8 10
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 2 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Casemiro's early goal in the ninth minute set the tone for Manchester United, giving them a critical advantage they managed to maintain.
  • ▸ Bournemouth attempted multiple substitutions during the game but couldn't manage to break through Manchester United’s defensive line.