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Man United suffer heavy defeat to Bournemouth
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim (centre) after the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester, December 22, 2024
The outcome of the Shakespearean modern-day classic, where legacy was reborn, continues to resonate in the mind of Morning Star boxing writer JOHN WIGHT
RUBEN AMORIM’S Manchester United staggered into Christmas on the back of a chastening 3-0 Premier League loss at home to Bournemouth today.
A year on from securing their first victory at Old Trafford, Andoni Iraola’s impressive Cherries triumphed by the same scoreline as they inflicted the biggest blow of the Portuguese head coach’s short reign.
Dean Huijsen became the latest player to capitalise on United’s lax set-piece defending, before a Justin Kluivert penalty and Antoine Semenyo strike sealed a stunning win that brought boos from the home fans at full-time.
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