Manchester United beat Bournemouth 4-1 at Old Trafford on Sunday, the final match of 2018. It was the third victory in a row for Ole Gunnar Solakjaer, match the record set by Sir Matt Busby and Jose Mourinho, willing the first three matches at the club as manager. United’s level of confidence will be at an all-time high this season after three good performances and nine points on the board. Arsenal now have a team coming to get them…
It was Paul Pogba, the Man of the Match, who opened up the scoring in the fifth minute, double the lead in the 34th. Marcus Rashford struck in the 45th minute, Nathan Ake scoring a consolation in injury time. Romelu Lukaku, a 70th-minute substitute, scored United’s fourth goal just two minutes after replacing Rashford, who got another standing ovation. There was a bit of sourness in the game as Eric Bailly was sent off with ten minutes to play.
It was another good match for United and Pogba was ready and raring to go. His two goals showed his class and his hunger to achieve. Marcus Rashford was a contender for the MOTM, his play has been brilliant lately and he has really stood in well as the lead striker in Romelu Lukaku’s absence. Solskjaer will be impressed with his side’s victory and the confidence will be high for a visit to St James’ Park to face Newcastle United on Wednesday.
Goals:Â Paul Pogba 5′, 34′, Marcus Rashford 45′, Romelu Lukaku 72′; Nathan Ake 45+2′
Assists:Â Marcus Rashford 5′, Ander Herrera 34′, Anthony Martial 45′, Paul Pogba 72′; David Brooks 45+2′
Manchester United:Â De Gea; Young, Lindelof, Bailly, Shaw; Herrera (Pereira 76′), Matic, Pogba; Lingard, Rashford (Lukaku 70′), Martial (Jones 81′)
Substitutes Not Used:Â Romero, Darmian; Mata, Fellaini
Bookings:Â Ashley Young 36′, Ander Herrera 51′, Eric Bailly s/o 79′