Manchester United’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League took another hit as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Bournemouth in a thrilling match at Old Trafford.
Bruno Fernandes was the hero for United, as he twice equalized for his team after Dominic Solanke and Justin Kluivert had put Bournemouth ahead on two separate occasions. Despite Fernandes’ heroics, United’s defensive woes continued as they conceded a staggering 28 shots in the match.
The game was not without controversy, as a late penalty decision for Bournemouth was overturned by VAR after it was shown that the foul occurred just outside the box. Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola was critical of the officiating and felt that his team deserved all three points.
On the other hand, United manager Erik ten Hag admitted that his team did not deserve to win and was critical of their first-half performance. Ten Hag acknowledged that United’s recent performances have been below par and that they need to improve if they want to achieve their goals.
With United now winless in their last four matches and sitting 10 points off the Champions League places, changes may be on the horizon for the Red Devils. Fans will be hoping for a turnaround in form as the season enters its crucial final stages.
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