Manchester United suffered an embarrassing 3-0 loss to Bournemouth at Old Trafford in the Premier League.
United head coach Michael Carrick made four changes to the side that suffered a 4-0 loss to Como, with club captain Bruno Fernandes notably dropped to the bench for the first time.
After a dismal opening half-hour, Bournemouth finally broke the deadlock through Rayan, leaving the hosts with an uphill battle to turn the contest around.
The Cherries doubled their advantage when Leny Yoro slipped inside the penalty area, allowing Marcus Tavernier to capitalise and put the visitors firmly in control.
Carrick introduced Matheus Cunha at the start of the second half in a bid to spark a response, but United showed little sign of improvement as their performance continued to disappoint.
Another costly defensive error from the hosts proved the final nail in the coffin, allowing Bournemouth to add a third goal and seal a miserable evening for the Red Devils.
Despite the embarrassing defeat, sections of the Old Trafford crowd chanted Carrick’s name at full-time, showing their affection for the club legend even as serious questions loom over his future and the possibility of his dismissal.
Player Ratings
Senne Lammens – 3/10
Rushed off his line but lost the foot race to Evanilson, leaving the goal completely exposed and allowing Bournemouth to score their third.
Leny Yoro – 3/10
Produced a crucial, goal-saving interception in the eighth minute to keep United level. However, his unfortunate slip inside the penalty area proved costly, allowing Bournemouth to double their lead.
Harry Maguire – 3/10
The defence looked completely lost, and Maguire failed to provide the leadership it desperately needed. As the captain and most experienced defender on the pitch, he should have done far more to prevent the opening goal.
Ayden Heaven – 2/10
Went in with a two-footed slide to win the ball back, earning a yellow card and conceding the free-kick from which Rayan opened the scoring.
Struggled to cope with the pressure and was the first United player to be substituted.
Diogo Dalot – 2/10
Quite often the spare man on the left and has several opportunities to create chances. However, he disappointed every time he advanced forward.
Andrey Santos – 4/10
Showed some fight and aggression in midfield, but it is hardly a good look for a defensive midfielder when his team concedes seven goals across two games in the space of four days.
Carlos Baleba – 3/10
Still appears to be searching for his rhythm, blowing hot and cold rather than delivering the consistency United desperately need. Carrick may be running out of time to get the best out of him.
Youri Tielemans – 1/10
Carelessly gave the ball away twice, forcing Maguire into a heroic block and leaving Santos with little choice but to commit a tactical foul and pick up a yellow card to bail him out.
His wastefulness in possession was unacceptable, and he deserves to be dropped for the next game.
Amad Diallo – 4/10
Dazzled with a few dribbles but not good enough to lead the attack for a club as big as United.
Mason Mount – 2/10
Antony? Jadon Sancho? Mount is slowly creeping into the conversation for one of United’s most disastrous signings.
Bryan Mbeumo – 5/10
The best of a bad bunch.
Substitutions
Matheus Cunha – 4/10
Should have started ahead of Tielemans or Mount.
Lisandro Martinez – 4/10
Got embarrassed by Rayan seconds after coming on.
Joshua Zirkzee – 4/10
Another player who should have started after his goal against como.
Shea Lacey – NA
Sending an academy talent after going down 3-0 for second consecutive time. A brainless substitution from Carrick.