Bournemouth's Stunning Triumph Over Man Utd: Player Ratings Breakdown
It was another rough day for Manchester United as they suffered a 3-0 loss to Bournemouth, marking their third defeat at Old Trafford in four years. The absence of captain Bruno Fernandes, who was benched by manager Michael Carrick, certainly raised eyebrows as the Cherries dominated the game.
Let’s dive into how the players performed.
Senne Lammens had a solid start, looking composed until a critical mistake led to Bournemouth's third goal. His final rating: a disappointing 4.
Leny Yoro made a vital clearance early on but slipped up, gifting Bournemouth their second goal. His performance was a mixed bag, earning him a 5.
Harry Maguire, back with the captain's armband, showed some grit by blocking an early chance from Rayan and pushing forward. He managed a rating of 6.
Ayden Heaven, only 20 years old, had some promising moments but struggled under pressure. A costly yellow card for a reckless tackle led to Bournemouth's first goal, leaving him with a rating of 5.
Diogo Dalot attempted to support the attack, but his erratic shooting and misplaced passes didn’t inspire confidence. He also received a rating of 5.
Carlos Baleba wasn't afraid to take risks and provided some drive in midfield, but he still ended up with a 5.
Andrey Santos had little impact on the game, with a rash tackle resulting in a yellow card. He earned a low score of 4.
Amad Diallo showcased his skill with a nice dribble past Truffert but was too infrequent in his contributions, resulting in another 4.
Youri Tielemans struggled to find his rhythm and lost possession too often, which led to his substitution at halftime with a rating of 4.
Mason Mount tried to make things happen but was frustrated by a lack of movement from teammates, earning a 5.
Bryan Mbeumo was mostly quiet until a late shot in the first half, finishing with a rating of 6.
As for the substitutes, Matheus Cunha had a chance to shine but missed with a curling effort, rating him at 6. Lisandro Martinez almost conceded another goal but also came close to scoring, also rating a 6. Joshua Zirkzee and Shea Lacey failed to make an impact and received 5 each.
Now, let's look at Bournemouth’s side.
Goalkeeper Dorde Petrovic had a quiet afternoon, only having to make one save, giving him a rating of 6.
James Hill was solid at the back, making crucial interceptions and maintaining position, also earning a 6.
Adam Smith matched Dalot effectively and stayed disciplined throughout the game, rating a steady 6.
Antonio Silva was untroubled for most of the match, stepping it up in the second half for a rating of 7.
Adrien Truffert capitalized on Yoro's mistake to help set up the second goal, also receiving a 7.
Lewis Cook was quietly effective, reading the game well and making timely challenges, earning a 7 as well.
Tyler Adams received a yellow card but managed to control the midfield battle, rating a 7.
Rayan was a standout performer, scoring the opener with a brilliant finish and causing problems for United, earning an impressive 8.
Marcus Tavernier also played well, contributing to the second goal and rating an 8.
Justin Kluivert’s free-kick led to the opener, capping off another excellent performance with a 7.
Evanilson was lively, close to scoring multiple times, and ultimately netted the third goal, achieving a rating of 8.
Bournemouth’s subs had mixed outings, with Ben Gannon-Doak fitting seamlessly into the game and rating a 7, while others like Ryan Christie, Junior Kroupi, Bafode Diakite, and Amine Adli settled for 6.
The average ratings reflect the opinions of BBC Sport users, showcasing the contrasting fortunes of both teams on the day.
