Manchester United – Bournemouth: Cherry Christmas! (0-3)

There is a new disruptor in the Premier League. Arsenal, Manchester City, and Spurs struggled to get the better of a small, southern outfit that are now basking in the big time. Bournemouth banked another day to remember and dare to dream about what they might achieve by May.

Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere.

Ever articulate, Rúben Amorim has not minced his words about the task that confronts him as the Manchester United manager. In his first few weeks, the imperfections on a path of progression have played out. Victory on derby day dominated headlines, but success shall be less forthcoming. Spurs dumped his squad out of the Carabao Cup following losses to Nottingham Forest and Arsenal. And for the first time in the Premier League era, the club could sit outside the top ten on Christmas Day.

Slow but stable development defined the tale of Bournemouth. Though the arrival of Andoni Iraola initiated fanfare on the south coast, his message materialized over time. Multiple teams dismantled their

Get access to this article and all other quality content of Between the Posts!

Membership Plans

Already a member? Log in