Bruno Fernandes salvages the point for United in Bournemouth

Manchester United faced a tough challenge against Bournemouth, twice coming from behind to salvage a draw but extending their winless run in the Premier League to four games.

The hosts, buoyed by a positive start, took the lead through Dominic Solanke’s clinical finish in the 16th minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by Willy Kambwala.

United responded swiftly, with captain Bruno Fernandes leveling the score from Alejandro Garnacho’s assist. However, Bournemouth regained the lead before halftime when Justin Kluivert exploited space between defenders to find the net.

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Despite Bournemouth’s dominance, their failure to capitalize on chances allowed Fernandes to equalize once more with a penalty, awarded for handball after Kobbie Mainoo’s shot deflected onto Adam Smith.

United’s quest for European football suffered another blow as they dropped to seventh in the standings, while Bournemouth remained in 12th place. The hosts were denied a late penalty after a VAR review determined that the foul occurred outside the box.