Erik ten Hag says it is “up to the fans” to remain patient after Manchester United's draw with Bournemouth extended their Premier League winless run to four games.
United took the lead through Dominic Solanke's opener and Justin Kluivert gave them a deserved lead at half-time, but United thwarted the hosts with two come-from-behind wins, with captain Bruno Fernandes scoring both goals. I decided.
United's hopes of qualifying for European football have faded even further, as they drop one place to seventh behind Newcastle United. 4-0 win over Tottenham in the early hours of Saturday.
On the need for supporters' patience as Ten Hag try to turn United's fortunes around, the manager told Sky Sports: “It's up to them, but that's the truth.
“At the moment, with all the problems we have, we are playing at our level. If everyone is at their best, we can play very well, but if we do it for the entire 90 minutes, we are playing at our level. It has to be done.”
Asked afterwards whether United could record their worst result in the Premier League if they drop below seventh, Ten Hag said the question was “not important at the moment” and ended his press conference. Ta.
Solanke made sure to reward Bournemouth's strong start with a surefire effort into the far corner after beating Willie Kambwala in the 16th minute, and the breakthrough only served to further inspire the home side.
The Cherries were punished for their waste when Fernandes equalized from Alejandro Garnacho's cut-back, but five minutes later Marcos Senesi's simple ball found a large space between Diogo Dalot and Kambwala. Exposed, Kluivert regained the advantage for the hosts.
Bournemouth should have been out of sight before the interval, but instead Fernandes equalized again midway through the second half. This time he stepped up to convert a penalty awarded for handball after Koby Mainu's shot unfortunately deflected off to Adam Smith.
Andoni Iraola's side, who remain 12th, thought they had been awarded a penalty in the second half, but after a lengthy review by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), Kambwala's foul on Christie was ruled out outside the box. It was determined that the
Fernandes torments United and earns points
It's a damning indictment of Manchester United's second season under manager Ten Hag, but 32 games into the campaign, the Dutchman still continues to play from game to game and from half to half. Those watching are still unsure what to expect from the team.
United have not won in the Premier League since March 9. The home win against Everton was their only win in seven games in the competition. Their last away league win was against Luton Town on 18 February.
The Red Devils were unable to maintain their lead against Brentford, Chelsea and Liverpool in nine days last week, reducing their total points total to 15, a club record in the Premier League this season, and ending their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League. Qualifications that seemed to be excellent.
But in the late afternoon sun on the south coast, it never looked like they would be able to establish a lead, with Fernandes' two equalizers recording United's only shots on target.
Ten Hag, under pressure, selected the same 11 players and recovered in the second half to earn a point against title-chasing Liverpool, but they lacked momentum here and the normally lively Garnacho was forced into the game at half-time. I was replaced.
Fernandes was a rare source of inspiration for United as he hit the bar just before the interval. The Portuguese captain was seen complaining that none of his team-mates noticed his desire to take a quick free-kick when he was behind, but with typical composure from the penalty spot. He took a shot.
Of United's captain, Ten Hag told BBC Sport: “He's scored twice, he's very creative and it's true that he gives the team a lot of energy. “We are very happy with that.”
He added: “We're all disappointed and he shows that feeling. We have to win games but we've dropped too many unnecessary points in the last few games.” .
United were fortunate to escape with just one point and all eyes will be on their last hope for silver when they face Championship side Coventry City in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley next Sunday. I'm moving on to keeping it alive.
Bournemouth's progress is clear
In contrast to the turmoil of the visiting team, the progress Premier League Manager of the Month Iraola has made at Bournemouth is clear.
The Cherries are on track to record their best season in the Premier League and are just five points away from breaking the 46-point mark they achieved in 2016-17.
This was despite not achieving their first league win under Spaniard Iraola until the 10th leg at the end of October, with the club now firmly reaping the benefits of being patient with the former Rayo Vallecano manager. It has gained.
Bournemouth started batting first and rarely conceded, but they should have opened up the opposition at will and created more quality chances.
Immediately after Solanke's opening goal, Andre Onana had to thwart Milos Kerkes' shot at his near post, but Luis Sinisterra's shot narrowly missed the target, and Ryan Christie also went close twice to give the team the upper hand in the first half. It showed a great development.
Energetic wing-back Kerkes also had a chance, but his header hit the crossbar, but Kluivert was unable to beat Onana at close range.
However, despite trying 20 shots to give the visitors eight points, Smith's misfortune and a VAR decision in the seventh minute of added time overriding referee Tony Harrington's on-field penalty call resulted in a 3-0 win over United. However, he did not reach twice the level of the first league. Victory at Old Trafford in December.
Coach Iraola said, “We didn't take our chances. We had a chance to end the game with a better result. All of the referee's decisions today were against us.''
“It's not bad luck. I'm not happy with the consistency. I don't understand the call. I didn't think it was an Adam Smith penalty. I don't think so.”
player of match
christieryan christie
AFC Bournemouth
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squad numberTenplayer namechristie
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squad numbertwenty fiveplayer nameSenesi
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squad number3player nameKerkez
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squad numberFourplayer nameL. Cook
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squad number15player nameSmith
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squad number8player nameFebvre
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squad number27player nameZabarny
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squad number26player nameUnal
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squad number37player nameaaron's
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squad number1player nameNeto
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squad number17player nameSinistera
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squad number11player nameWatara
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squad number9player nameSolanke
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squad number19player namekluivert
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squad numberFiveplayer namekelly
lineup
bournemouth
formation 4-2-3-1
- 1NetoI made a reservation in 90 minutes.
- 15SmithReplacementaaron'sin 70 minutesminutes
- 27Zabarny
- twenty fiveSenesiBooked for 33 minutes
- 3Kerkez
- FourL. CookBooked in 86 minutes
- TenchristieBooked in 86 minutes
- 11WataraReplacementFebvrein 70 minutesminutes
- 19kluivertReplacementUnalin 76 minutesminutes
- 17SinisteraReplacementkellyin 39 minutesminutes
- 9Solanke
substitute
- Fivekelly
- 8Febvre
- 14Scott
- twenty threehill
- 26Unal
- 29Claim
- 37aaron's
- 42traverse
- 50dacosta gonzalez
Manchester United
formation 4-2-3-1
- twenty fourOnana
- 20Dalot
- 53Kambwala
- FiveMaguire
- 29Wan-Bissaka
- 18Casemiro
- 37MainuReplacementmountin 78 minutesminutes
- 17GarnachoReplacementDialloin 45 minutesminutes
- 8Bruno Fernandes
- Tenrashford
- 11Hoilund
substitute
- 1bindil
- FourSouth Amrabat
- 7mount
- 14Eriksen
- 16Diallo
- 62Forson
- 70collect
- 75Ogany
- 84Wheatley
- Referee:
- tony harrington
- Attendance:
- 11,229
live text
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Game over, Bournemouth 2, Manchester United 2.
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End of the second half, Bournemouth 2, Manchester United 2.
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Corner, Bournemouth. Harry Maguire concedes a goal.
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Attempt blocked. A right-footed shot by Enes Unal (Bournemouth) from outside the box was blocked.
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VAR decision: No penalty for Bournemouth.
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Foul by Willie Kambwala (Manchester United).
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Ryan Christie (Bournemouth) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Attempt failed. Romain Febvre (Bournemouth) took a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it missed the left side of the frame. Assisted by Lewis Cook from the corner.
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Corner, Bournemouth. Diogo Dalot conceded a goal.
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Corner, Bournemouth. Casemiro concedes a goal.
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Neto (Bournemouth) got a yellow card.
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Willie Kambwala (Manchester United) wins a free kick in defence.
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Foul on Enes Unal (Bournemouth).
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Foul by Amad Diallo (Manchester United).
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Ryan Christie (Bournemouth) wins a free kick in defence.
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Attempt failed. Amad Diallo (Manchester United) took a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it missed the right side of the frame.
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Lewis Cook (Bournemouth) is shown a yellow card.
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Ryan Christie (Bournemouth) is shown a yellow card.
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Ryan Christie (Bournemouth) went down, but the referee ruled it a simulation.
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Attempt failed. Max Aarons (Bournemouth) took a right-footed shot from outside the box that went wide to the left. Supported by Lewis Cook.