Manchester United and Bournemouth shared an eight-goal draw in a dramatic Premier League clash.
Both teams took the lead and then fought back repeatedly before settling for a point.
United led 2-1 at half-time but lost control minutes after the restart.
Evanilson equalised before Marcus Tavernier put Bournemouth ahead within seven minutes.
Bruno Fernandes then curled in a free-kick to restore parity.
Matheus Cunha followed moments later with a composed finish to swing momentum again.
Teenager Eli Junior Kroupi struck six minutes from time to secure Bournemouth’s equaliser.
The late goal capped a frantic contest that never slowed.
Tactical tweak sparks chaos and early dominance
Ruben Amorim adjusted his preferred back-five system before kick-off.
He pushed Amad Diallo into a more advanced role.
The change paid off quickly as Diallo headed home after 13 minutes.
United began with blistering intensity and fired six shots inside ten minutes.
That start marked their fastest shooting burst in a league game since October 2022.
Casemiro later saw his header deflect into the net off Djordje Petrovic.
The crowd responded with rare half-time enthusiasm.
They did not anticipate the collapse that followed after the break.
United and Bournemouth combined for 38 shots across the match.
Casemiro collected a booking that rules him out against Aston Villa.
David Brooks forced two stoppage-time saves from Senne Lammens to deny Bournemouth victory.
The draw dropped United outside the top five.
Bournemouth extended their winless run to seven matches.
Cherries strike late but miss full reward
Bournemouth arrived after winning 3-0 on their previous two visits to Old Trafford.
Manager Andoni Iraola likely would have accepted another three-goal return.
His side again found space with alarming ease.
Tavernier played a perfect through ball to Evanilson after a defensive lapse.
He later punished weak goalkeeping to give Bournemouth the lead.
United also benefitted earlier from poor handling by Petrovic.
Fernandes matched Tavernier’s free-kick with one of his own.
Cunha then lifted the stadium with a confident finish.
Kroupi refused to accept defeat and powered home late.
The goal ensured Bournemouth outscored previous visits without claiming victory.
Players collapsed at full-time as relief and frustration mixed on both sides.
