Bournemouth beat Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday, extending United’s winless run to eight matches and increasing the pressure on manager Michael Carrick.
Rayan and Marcus Tavernier scored before halftime, with Evanilson adding the third after the break. Captain Bruno Fernandes remained an unused substitute throughout the defeat.
The result left United 16th with seven points, just one above the relegation zone, according to Reuters’ Premier League roundup. Their last league victory came on August 30.
Rayan opened the scoring in the 38th minute, meeting Justin Kluivert’s free kick at the far post after United left him unmarked, Sky Sports reported.
Tavernier doubled the advantage five minutes later after Leny Yoro slipped, giving Bournemouth a commanding halftime lead and leaving United facing another difficult recovery attempt.
Ayden Heaven had conceded the free kick for the opening goal. Those defensive mistakes turned Bournemouth’s first-half threat into a lead United never seriously overturned.
Carrick introduced Matheus Cunha for Youri Tielemans at halftime, choosing another attacking option while Fernandes continued to watch from the bench as the match slipped away.
Evanilson had an effort disallowed before eventually scoring in the 71st minute, beating Senne Lammens to the ball and finishing to settle the contest decisively.
Lisandro Martinez’s introduction for Heaven did not resolve United’s defensive problems. Bournemouth continued finding opportunities, while the hosts failed to generate a response on the scoreboard.
Supporters booed United at halftime and after the final whistle, talkSPORT reported. The frustration followed Wednesday’s 4-1 Champions League defeat away to Como.
The selection of Fernandes had dominated the prematch discussion after his public criticism of United’s tactics. Carrick said his decision was based on footballing considerations.
The defeat ensures that decision will remain under scrutiny, but it does not establish the reason for United’s wider problems or confirm any managerial change.
For Marco Rose’s Bournemouth, the victory brought back-to-back league wins and a fourth successive victory in all competitions, offering a clear contrast with United’s deteriorating form.
The visitors combined disciplined finishing with pressure on a hesitant defense. Their three goals punished separate breakdowns rather than relying on a single isolated mistake.
United now need both results and a more coherent performance. Bournemouth left Old Trafford with the points, a clean sheet and a convincing statement of their progress.
