Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes exchange highlights Manchester United problem

Manchester United drew 2-2 against Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday evening.

Bournemouth took the lead through Dominic Solanke just 15 minutes into the game and could have extended their lead after that, but Bruno Fernandes hit back on the half-hour.

Fernandes volleyed home after some excellent work from Alejandro Garnacho down the wing. But Bournemouth's lead was restored just moments later.

The points were eventually shared thanks to Fernandes' penalty in the second half. Here are the main talking points from the match.

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The midfield is a problem

When United won against Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-final, there was a moment in the first half when Dominik Szoboszlai broke forward in acres of space.

A still image quickly went viral on social media and it only wasn't a prominent post-match talking point because Liverpool were defeated in dramatic circumstances. The space between the defensive line and the midfield has been a problem all season and the pockets which the opposition exploit are big enough for a bus to be parked.

Unsurprisingly, Bournemouth took advantage of that repeat failing. It felt like Kobbie Mainoo was the only person in midfield at times, with Fernandes so high and Casemiro a passenger.

The midfield is completely dysfunctional and when Bournemouth scored their second, Fernandes and Mainoo held an inquest as they walked back for the restart.

It was an amicable, natural discussion between two players after conceding but it did feel symbolic of the issues. Both were searching for answers and it's ultimately Ten Hag's responsibility to ensure the team's structure isn't so easily penetrated.