Bournemouth humiliate Manchester United with historic first win at Old Trafford

Bournemouth earned a historic first victory at Old Trafford as they thrashed Manchester United 3-0 on Saturday.

Dominic Solanke had put Bournemouth into a fifth-minute lead with a smart finish before substitute Philip Billing doubled their advantage with a towering header in the 68th-minute.

It was 3-0 five minutes later with another fine header, this time by Argentine defender Marcos Senesi – a goal that saw home fans heading for the exit in their droves.

There was nearly a fourth for the Cherries when Dango Ouattara bundled home only for the goal to be disallowed for handball.

Solanke was a thorn in United's side throughout, hitting the post with shot across goal in the opening 45 minutes and it was his header that led to Marcus Tavernier turning home what he thought was a second, but was ruled out for offside.

“Magnificent,” said striker Solanke. “To win away at Old Trafford is touching for everyone really. One of the best stadiums in the world and one of the best clubs in the world so to come and win the boys are delighted.

“It shows the direction we are going in. We’ve been building a lot in the last few weeks we are feeling confident we are feeling great. At the moment we feel like we can beat anyone and that showed today.”

It was a nightmare afternoon for United and manager Erik ten Hag, who had just been named manager of the month for November after three wins out of three – against Fulham, Luton Town and Everton when they had not conceded a single goal.

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But Bournemouth made a mockery of that – and the fact United are sixth in the table – as Andoni Iraola's made it four wins and a draw from five games.

After the encouraging performance and victory against Chelsea