Man Utd hammered 0-3 by Bournemouth as Fernandes is benched

Trouble returned to Old Trafford as Manchester United slumped to a comprehensive 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth, marking the Cherries' third victory at the iconic stadium in four years. The pressure intensified significantly on the Red Devils following another dismal display of inconsistency.

Ahead of kickoff, a major selection decision saw manager Michael Carrick bench club captain Bruno Fernandes for the entirety of the fixture. In his absence, the captain's armband was returned to Harry Maguire, who previously had it stripped by Erik ten Hag, as the central defender tried to marshal a struggling backline.

The visitors executed their game plan brilliantly, capitalizing on defensive errors from the hosts. The opening goal arrived after Justin Kluivert delivered a dangerous free-kick, allowing Rayan to finish clinically in the first half. United's defense repeatedly struggled to cope with the intensity and pace of Bournemouth's frontline.

Individual mistakes proved fatal for the home side after the break. Leny Yoro slipped to gift Marcus Tavernier an easy finish for the second goal, before goalkeeper Senne Lammens committed a massive error late in the match, allowing Evanilson to net the third and cap off a miserable afternoon for the hosts.