Post match review: United 0 - 3 Bournemouth

LOL. Terrible day.

We will head into Christmas languishing in 13th place, following another lacklustre performance that has yielded just seven points from Rúben Amorim’s first six games in charge.

Author -  Liam Chadwick

MUFC lose again against Bournemouth - View from the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand

In the first-half, we were undone by Dean Huijsen’s 29th-minute header, as Bournemouth capitalised on the our vulnerability at set-pieces.

Justin Kluivert doubled the visitors’ lead from the penalty spot, sending André Onana the wrong way after being fouled by Noussair Mazraoui.

Just two minutes later, Antoine Semenyo was left unmarked to convert Dango Ouattara’s cross, punishing Kobbie Mainoo’s costly error in midfield.

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The funny thing is that we appeared to focus on defending set-pieces during the pre-match warm-up, but it seems the message isn't resonating with the players.

Earlier this month, there was two goals conceded two goals from corners in a recent match against Arsenal. This trend continued in the home defeat to Nottingham Forest, and during  the midweek recent EFL Cup elimination, Tottenham captain Son Heung-min scored directly from a corner.

In a latest blunder during a set-piece situation, Ryan Christie delivered a free-kick to the near post after Tyrell Malacia unnecessarily fouled Adam Smith near the touchline while the ball was bouncing out of play. There was nothing particularly strategic about our defensive approach in that moment.

United did create opportunities, but the players couldn’t make them count. On-loan Bournemouth keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga produced a brilliant first-half save to deny Bruno Fernandes after Dean Huijsen’s mistake in midfield.

Late in the game, substitute Leny Yoro also saw his effort kept out, though by that point, United were merely chasing a consolation goal.

While some teething problems were expected as the team adjusted to Rúben Amorim’s tactics and new formation, the hoped-for managerial bounce has been disappointingly short-lived. For Amorim, it’s shaping up to be anything but a merry Christmas.

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