In a gripping Premier League encounter at the Vitality Stadium, Manchester United salvaged a point against Bournemouth with a dramatic equalizer in the dying moments of the match, ending 1-1. Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with a powerful shot, giving the Cherries a deserved lead after a strong start. However, United's persistence paid off when Rasmus Hojlund scored in the 96th minute, ending his six-match goal drought and ensuring his side walked away with a crucial point.

The match started with Bournemouth controlling the tempo, and Semenyo’s goal was a testament to their dominance as he capitalized on a deft backheel from Evanilson. After taking the lead, Bournemouth continued to threaten, with Semenyo narrowly missing a second goal shortly after halftime and Dango Ouattara hitting the post with a free-kick.

The tide turned for Bournemouth when Evanilson was shown a red card in the 70th minute for a tackle on Noussair Mazraoui, reducing them to ten men. Despite their numerical disadvantage, Bournemouth defended resolutely, but United ramped up the pressure in search of an equalizer. The Red Devils had a total of 25 shots throughout the match, their highest tally in a single Premier League game this season.

With the clock running down, Hojlund was in the right place at the right time to help Manuel Ugarte's shot into the net after a scramble in front of goal, bringing relief to the United bench. The draw means that United remains in 14th place in the league, while Bournemouth sits 10th, both teams needing to capitalize on upcoming matches to boost their positions.

Post-match, Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola expressed frustration over the red card decision and the impact it would have on their season, highlighting the need to focus on the remaining fixtures. Meanwhile, United’s manager Ruben Amorim acknowledged the difficulty of the match, emphasizing the importance of focusing on their own performance as they aim for European qualification.

This result adds to Manchester United’s ongoing struggles, marking their fifth consecutive game without a win in the league, while Bournemouth continues to fight for a stronger finish as the season approaches its climax.