Bournemouth 0-1 Manchester United: Casemiro goal seals win, Erik ten Hag’s side close on Champions League qualification

Manchester United beat Bournemouth 1-0 to boost their hopes of securing Champions League football next season. Erik ten Hag's side took the lead after just 10 minutes thanks to a sensational Casemiro goal. Christian Eriksen fired in a clever ball looking for the Brazilian, Marcos Senesi got a touch to the ball but Casemiro was able to swivel in the box before acrobatically striking his effort past Neto.

Ad Bournemouth had their first chance after 27 minutes when Dominic Solanke fired a vicious effort on target which David De Gea was equal to. TransfersMan Utd to battle PSG for £140m Osimhen this summer — Paper Round11 HOURS AGO United continued to push forward in the first half in search of a second goal but on several occasions they couldn't apply the final touch to a sweeping move. Bournemouth had a huge chance just two minutes into the second half when David Brooks burst into the box before firing an effort on goal which De Gea was able to tip over for a corner.

Gary O'Neil's side came close to an equaliser five minutes from time when Kieffer Moore saw his effort from close range saved by De Gea. TALKING POINT — ONE STEP CLOSER After losing their last two matches on the road, it was imperative that Manchester United picked up all three points at the Vitality Stadium. With a resurgent Liverpool breathing down their necks, Ten Hag's side did what they needed to do to earn some breathing space in the top-four battle.