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United trash Cherries with 5 goals as they move into top 4.

The visitors stunned United when Junior Stanislas nutmegged Harry Maguire and scored a humiliating goal at 19 minutes.

The equalizer came when Greenwood scored a stunner and it was a relief for the Red Devils as they led by 2 goals during half time with goals coming from Rashford and Martial.

The second half was more challenging as Howe’s men scored to cut the lead to a single goal after a really silly decision by Bailly to stick his arm out after an overhit back pass by Matic

Bournemouth thought they levelled the game score when they scored from a counter-attack only for the offside flag to be raised

Ole’s men drove away all the hopes the visitors had after Greenwood produced his second stunner and Bruno Fernandez finished off with a power-packed free-kick making it 5 goals to 2.

Champions League Qualification is now looking likely since Leicester and Chelsea are inconsistent.

I don’t remember the last time I had my eyes glued to the screen till the last second. I was greedy for another goal but 5 goals are something.

Really happy for our boy Greenwood, 15 goals at the age of 18 is amazing.
I hope this gives a boost to his confidence and he continues this form next season.

Match Facts:

Mason Greenwood is the first teenager to score 15 goals in a single season for Man Utd since Wayne Rooney who has scored 17.

Rashford, Martial and Greenwood have more goals this season than Salah, Mane and Firmino.

Anthony Martial is only the second player ever to score a Premier League goal in every month of the calendar year.

Two players (Rashford and Martial) score 20 goals in a season for first time since 2011.

Manchester United have not scored 5+ goals in a Premier League game since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure. Their closest rivals have done it 57 times between them since then.

Martial scored the third goal of the game.

Next up
United will play Aston Villa on 10th July, 12:45 AM IST.

Match preview: United vs Bournemouth.

United will play Bournemouth on Saturday, their fifth game after Premier League restarted, from which they have taken 7 points and continued their unbeaten run.

Bournemouth on the other hand are in the relegation zone and haven’t managed to win a single game since their last five fixtures.

Ole reported no new injuries while giving the team news which will help him rotate the squad in the upcoming games.

“We’ve got many games coming up and we’ll keep chopping and changing and players are getting better and better – the ones who haven’t played,”

 Ole told reporters.

It will be an easy affair for the Red Devils considering the form and winning streak. Bournemouth will be without their Callum Wilson who picked up his 10th booking which saw him miss the game against Newcastle and also forced to sit out on Saturday.

The Champions League spot has intensified after Chelsea and Leicester City failed to win yesterday after which United are just 2 and 3 points behind the respective teams.

The A team <3

Ole and team will make no such mistake and grab all the points from their remaining games (fingers crossed).

What’s the key to this terrific run of form you’re in?
“There are many, many things. The focus is on one game at a time and the boys are working hard now and they did so over lockdown. They’re fit and they’re confident. When you’re confident it’s so much easier to go into the next one feeling that little bit sharper. We’re getting fitter and fitter the more games we have now. I’ve just been impressed by the attitude and the mentality of everyone. We know it’s there and you just need to keep focusing on your job for Bournemouth then it’s the next one after that.”

We’re hoping we’ve not picked up any little knocks or niggles – how’s the fitness of the squad right now?
“Of course there are a couple of knocks. You do start feeling things now after a little bit so there might be a couple of changes, but let’s see. The boys who didn’t play on Tuesday want to play and are ready to step in if they have to.

Predicted lineup
GK: David De Gea
Defence: Wan Bissaka. Victor Lindelof. Harry Maguire. Luke Shaw.
Midfield:  Fred. Paul Pogba. Mason Greenwood. Bruno Fernandes. Marcus Rashford.
Striker: Martial.

Where to watch the game?
All the Premier League games are available on Hotstar but if you don’t have Hotstar subscription then try these channels Star Sports 1, Star Sports Select 1 and Star Sports Select 1 HD.

People watching in UK can watch on BT Sport 1.

Up next: United vs Bournemouth, Old Trafford, 10:30 IST.