Manchester United enjoyed a smooth 3-0 win against Bournemouth during their Tuesday night Premier League clash at Old Trafford. This result means United now shares the same point total as Newcastle (35), although Newcastle holds the advantage in goal difference. It's a perfect run for the Red Devils, who have won four straight games without conceding a goal. This strong showing helps them protect their fourth-place standing. In other news, Arsenal remains at the top of the table with an eight-point cushion, even after a 0-0 draw with Newcastle.
The victory was sealed with goals from Casemiro, Luke Shaw, and Marcus Rashford. Erik Ten Hag opted for four changes in the starting eleven compared to the previous win over Wolverhampton, and these tweaks initially disrupted the team's chemistry, making it hard to create clear-cut opportunities. The first half was a quiet affair played in the rain, until the 23rd minute when Casemiro capitalized on a free-kick, volleying the ball into the net to give United the lead.
Following a perfect delivery from Christian Eriksen, Casemiro finished with composure to secure his second goal for the team. Bournemouth spent most of the match failing to threaten a comeback, but United suffered a setback when Donny van de Beek was injured. In only his second appearance of the season, the Dutch midfielder had to be substituted after a heavy collision with Marcos Senesi. United headed into the halftime break leading 1-0.
Shortly after the restart, Luke Shaw doubled the lead in the 49th minute, capping off a great team move with a smooth finish—his first goal for United since March 2021. While Bournemouth showed more resilience in the second half and managed to create a few openings, David De Gea remained sharp, making three key saves to ensure the clean sheet remained intact.
United wasted several late opportunities to extend their lead further, but Marcus Rashford eventually found the net in the 86th minute to wrap up the game. Rashford, the team's leading scorer this season, was assisted by a clever pass from Shaw, marking his fourth goal in as many games. This result puts United five points clear of fifth-place Tottenham, while Bournemouth remains in 15th, just two points clear of the drop zone.