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·15 December 2025
(Watch) Eight goals, no winner — Manchester United vs Bournemouth: Full match recap, goals, key moments & stats

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Bournemouth refuse to die in 4-4 epic

(Watch) Eight goals, no winner — Manchester United vs Bournemouth: Full match recap, goals, key moments & stats
Manchester United and Bournemouth played out one of the most chaotic games of the Premier League season.
The match ended in thrilling 4-4 draw at Old Trafford after night marked by constant twists and turns in the game, defensive collapses and dramatic moments in the final minutes.
Both sides led at different stages with the advantage changing hands four times before Bournemouth snatched dramatic equaliser late on to silence the home crowd.
United struck first through Amad Diallo in the 13 minute capitalising on early pressure and setting the tempo.
Bournemouth responded just before the break as Antoine Semenyo punished defensive lapse to level the score in the 40 minute.
Just when the visitors looked set to reach half-time level, United hit back. A stoppage-time corner was converted by Casemiro (45+4’) restoring the hosts’ lead.
The second half, however, completely flipped the script.
Bournemouth needed just seconds after the restart to respond with Evanilson (46’) firing home the equaliser.
Moments later, Marcus Tavernier completed the turnaround with superb direct free kick in the 52n minute putting the visitors 3-2 ahead.
Old Trafford was stunned and Manchester United suddenly chasing the game.
With time running out, United reignited the contest:
Bruno Fernandes (77’) curled in brilliant free kick to make it 3-3Matheus Cunha (79’) struck just two minute later seemingly completing dramatic comeback at 4-3
But Bournemouth refused to surrender. Substitute Eli Junior Kroupi delivered the final twist in the 84 minute pouncing to score late equaliser and seal memorable night.
United dominated possession and territory, pressing high and launching wave after wave of attacks. However, Bournemouth repeatedly exploited spaces in transition and proved ruthless from set-pieces.
Manchester United 25 – 14 Bournemouth
Manchester United 9 – 9 Bournemouth
Manchester United 56% – 44% Bournemouth
Manchester United 300 – 201 Bournemouth
Manchester United 5 – 5 Bournemouth
Despite overwhelming statistical dominance, United were unable to convert control into victory.









































