Premier League, Michael Carrick's Manchester United suffer against Bournemouth: Stats
What's the story
Manchester United suffered a massive defeat at home in Matchweek 8 of the Premier League 2026-27 season on Sunday. Carrick, who dropped skipper Bruno Fernandes to the bench, saw the Cherries win the clash 3-0. United have dropped to 16th in the Premier League and are winless in 8 games across competitions. Pressure is mounting on Carrick, who could face the sack. Here's more.
Summary
Summary of the contest
Bournemouth started on the front foot and asked United plenty of questions.
Several chances went begging before Rayan handed the visitors a deserved lead in the 38th minute after a set-piece with Justin Kluivert delivering the ball.
Minutes later, Bournemouth were 2-0 ahead. Leny Yoro's slip saw Marcus Tavernier score.
In the 2nd half, Evanilson scored Bournemouth's third. Senne Lammens's mistake saw United concede.
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Bournemouth love scoring goals for fun at Old Trafford
As per Opta, Bournemouth have scored 3+ goals in each of their last four Premier League trips to United (W3 D1), only Liverpool (5), Manchester City (4) and Tottenham Hotspur (4) have scored 3+ goals in more different visits to Old Trafford in the competition.
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A look at the points table
After 8 matches, United are placed 16th with just one win (D4 L3). United have conceded 13 goals in these 8 games. On the other hand, Bournemouth have moved to 13th with nine points from 8 games (W2 D3 L3).
Fernandes
Fernandes dropped for 'pure football' reasons
Ahead of the match, Carrick said club captain Fernandes was dropped for pure football reasons.
Carrick told Sky Sports, "When you have options it's always a difficult decision. We have to make the right one for today and the team to get that performance we want."
When asked if skipper Fernandes was dropped on football reasons or other?, Carrick replied, "Pure football."
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United 0-3 Bournemouth by the numbers
United had an xG of 1.18 compared to their opponents' 2.18. From 17 attempts, United had 5 shots on target. Bournemouth had 4 shots on target from 10 attempts. Notably, Bournemouth created six big chances. In terms of touches in the opposition box, United had 27 compared to Bournemouth's 20.
Records
Unwanted records for United
As per Opta, since the 2023-24 season, no Premier League side has lost more home games by a margin of three or more goals in all competitions than United (7).
United have won just seven points from eight Premier League games this season (W1 D4 L3), their lowest at this stage of a league season since 1986-87 (4).
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Key numbers for Bouremouth's goalscorers
Rayan scored his sixth Premier League goal in what was his 23rd appearance. Tavernier clocked his 5th league goal of the season from 8 appearances. Overall, he is involved in 40 Premier League goals (G23 A17). Evanilson scored his 19th Premier League goal, including three this season.
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A massive feat attained by Tavernier
As per Opta, Tavernier has been directly involved in five Premier League goals at Old Trafford (2 goals, 3 assists). The only Englishmen with more there as a visiting player are Harry Kane and Steven Gerrard (6 each).