Following his recognition as the Premier League Manager of the Month for November, Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, experienced a humbling defeat at the hands of Bournemouth at Old Trafford. Despite Ten Hag’s hopes for the Red Devils to build on the previous month’s momentum, Bournemouth emerged victorious on Saturday afternoon with goals from Dominic Solanke, Marcos Senesi, and Philip Billing.
In a historic triumph, Bournemouth secured a resounding 3-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, marking their first-ever win in 10 previous home meetings. Dominic Solanke opened the scoring in the fifth minute with a stylish backheel from Lewis Cook’s cross, securing his ninth goal of the season. Despite United’s efforts, Bournemouth sealed the match with two outstanding headers from substitutes Philip Billing (68′) and Marcos Senesi (73′), both delivered precisely by Marcus Tavernier.
Erik ten Hag expressed dissatisfaction with his team’s performance, stating, ‘As a squad, we are not good enough.’ Bournemouth’s well-organized counter-attacking display earned them a deserved win, with a fourth goal disallowed after a VAR handball call on Dango Ouattara in added time.
The defeat leaves Manchester United in sixth place in the table with 27 points, tied with Tottenham but having played one more game. Bournemouth, on the other hand, climbs to 13th place with 19 points.
