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Match report
Manchester United took another massive step towards securing qualification on Saturday afternoon, at the expense of Bournemouth.
Erik ten Hag’s troops marked their return to action a short time ago, making the trip to the Vitality Stadium, eyeing a 2nd Premier League victory on the spin.
And, when all was said and done, this is precisely what the Red Devils managed.
A solitary goal, netted inside the ten-minute mark, proved the difference upon the full-time whistle bringing a close to proceedings in Dorset.
Casemiro, meanwhile, stood as match-winner, after directing a brilliant overhead volley into the roof of the Bournemouth net:
this angle of casemiro’s goal 🤩pic.twitter.com/jkJiE16o34
— ⚡ (@UTDCJ_) May 20, 2023
United, from here, continued to control proceedings on the whole, albeit with David de Gea forced into two fine saves to confirm his status as the sole winner of this year’s Golden Glove.
Player ratings
Bournemouth
Neto – 6
Illia Zabarnyi – 5
Marcos Senesi – 6
Lloyd Kelly – 6.5
Adam Smith – 5
Lewis Cook – 5
Jefferson Lerma – 6
Jaidon Anthony – 4
David Brooks – 4.5
Ryan Christie – 5.5
Dominic Solanke – 5.5
Substitutes: Kieffer Moore – 5, Dango Ouattara – 6, Matias Vina – 5.5
Manchester United
David de Gea – 7
Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 6.5
Victor Lindelof – 6.5
Raphael Varane – 5.5
Luke Shaw – 7.5
Casemiro – 8
Christian Eriksen – 7.5
Bruno Fernandes – 6
Antony – 5.5
Jadon Sancho – 6.5
Anthony Martial – 6
Substitutes: Wout Weghorst – 6, Alejandro Garnacho – 5, Fred – N/A, Scott McTominay – N/A
Fan reaction
One of Sancho best performances this season vs. Bournemouth. Sharp on and off the ball. Confident touches, slick passing, variation in decision-making with the ball at his feet & some good regains in the oppositions half. Looked mentally sharp & physically fit. 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/lLzm9ksIwo
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) May 20, 2023
68 GAMES for club and country this season, Bruno Fernandes isn’t human pic.twitter.com/qZGx9qFadZ
— AB⚕ (@AbsoluteBruno) May 20, 2023
David Brooks is set to make his first start in 598 days 😍🍒
The Bournemouth midfielder was diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma back in October 2021 before undergoing treatment.
Have a great game, @DRBrooks15 💪🫡 pic.twitter.com/wUw6fvkmE8
— SPORTbible (@sportbible) May 20, 2023
I remember watching Ajax fans talk about ETH and saying he’ll improve players and Luke Shaw is prime example, he’s been immense this season playing both LB and CB. 🌟 pic.twitter.com/ntKBJ89OU6
— Aarron (@utdaarron) May 20, 2023
Can we all take a moment to appreciate Casemiro for the difference he’s made to our midfield.. World class. 👏🏼 #MUFC ✅ pic.twitter.com/X8ky4m8zUd
— ManUtdMania (@ManUtdMania_) May 19, 2023
A celebration to match the goal @Casemiro 😅👏🏻 Thank you to the away fans today! pic.twitter.com/vyIIntdrRE
— Bruno Fernandes (@B_Fernandes8) May 20, 2023
Another ground out win. Big performance from Casemiro. Two excellent saves for De Gea to confirm golden glove.
Varane + Lindelof look good together. Wan-Bissaka affirmed progress he’s made. Back four for FA Cup final? #MUFC
— Laurie Whitwell (@lauriewhitwell) May 20, 2023
I’m scared for the final Laurie. I don’t think it matters who starts for us, we are struggling to play football and it’s been like this for a long time
— ben hunt (@buntekke) May 20, 2023
No noise or media outbursts after being dropped for months then came back and stepped up when we needed a CB the most
Ladies and Gentlemen Victor Lindelof pic.twitter.com/QJglLSEoke
— AB⚕ (@AbsoluteBruno) May 20, 2023
Stat roundup
Luke Shaw completed 50 passes in the first half against Bournemouth, that’s more than any other player.
Laser-guided. 🎯 pic.twitter.com/21OavRSpdX
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) May 20, 2023
Casemiro’s game by numbers vs. Bournemouth:
93 touches
80% pass accuracy
8 long balls completed
6 ground duels won
5 tackles won
4 shots
3 key passes
3/3 aerial duels won
2 interceptions
2 clearances
1 goalOutstanding. 🌟 pic.twitter.com/oUYd34ThBK
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) May 20, 2023
Christian Eriksen’s game by numbers vs. Bournemouth:
92% pass accuracy
91 touches
66 passes completed
7 ground duels won
5 tackles won
3 long balls completed
2 key passes
1/1 dribble completedGreat performance. 💫 pic.twitter.com/NxWEPlKAvl
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) May 20, 2023
David De Gea has now won the 2022/23 Premier League Golden Glove outright.
◉ 36 games
◉ 17 clean sheetsIt’s the first time he has won the award since 2017/18. 🧤 pic.twitter.com/hu4RRV9DBy
— Squawka (@Squawka) May 20, 2023
2.63 – The five players with the most chances created per 90 minutes from open play in Europe’s top five leagues this season (900+ minutes played):
2.63 – Rémy Cabella
2.62 – Florian Wirtz
2.59 – Bruno Fernandes
2.59 – Gerard Deulofeu
2.56 – Kevin De BruyneWizardry. pic.twitter.com/vCwpis5AnO
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) May 19, 2023
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