• MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: David De Gea 8 - Moved into United’s all-time top 10 appearance makers with his 510th game and kept another clean sheet. Getty Images
    MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: David De Gea 8 - Moved into United’s all-time top 10 appearance makers with his 510th game and kept another clean sheet. Getty Images
  • Aaron Wan-Bissaka 7 - Fourth straight start and four straight wins with him in the side. Be interesting to see if he keeps his place now Dalot is back from injury. EPA
    Aaron Wan-Bissaka 7 - Fourth straight start and four straight wins with him in the side. Be interesting to see if he keeps his place now Dalot is back from injury. EPA
  • Harry Maguire 7 - Made his second league start since August's Brentford debacle. He covered well, especially when Bournemouth attacked around the hour, and he had the measure of Solanke. Getty Images
    Harry Maguire 7 - Made his second league start since August's Brentford debacle. He covered well, especially when Bournemouth attacked around the hour, and he had the measure of Solanke. Getty Images
  • Victor Lindelof 7 - Back alongside Maguire. United didn’t have to be at their best, but controlled the game, picking Bournemouth apart.
    Victor Lindelof 7 - Back alongside Maguire. United didn’t have to be at their best, but controlled the game, picking Bournemouth apart.
  • Luke Shaw 8 - Restored at left-back after his breif spell in central defence. Fast, accurate cross to Martial on 10 minutes. Finished a brilliantly worked goal three minutes into the second half, running from his own half with the ball, then finishing the move. Getty Images
    Luke Shaw 8 - Restored at left-back after his breif spell in central defence. Fast, accurate cross to Martial on 10 minutes. Finished a brilliantly worked goal three minutes into the second half, running from his own half with the ball, then finishing the move. Getty Images
  • MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Casemiro of Manchester United celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth at Old Trafford on January 03, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey / Getty Images)
    MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Casemiro of Manchester United celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth at Old Trafford on January 03, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey / Getty Images)
  • Christian Eriksen 7 - Fine free-kick to Casemiro to set up the opener. United are so much better with the option of his balls from set-pieces. PA
    Christian Eriksen 7 - Fine free-kick to Casemiro to set up the opener. United are so much better with the option of his balls from set-pieces. PA
  • Bruno Fernandes 8 - Busy first half and involved in the second as he quickly played in Garnacho. Sliced a shot well over on 76. Key passes and a smart cut back to Rashford on 80. He did similar on 86 to set up the third. AP Photo
    Bruno Fernandes 8 - Busy first half and involved in the second as he quickly played in Garnacho. Sliced a shot well over on 76. Key passes and a smart cut back to Rashford on 80. He did similar on 86 to set up the third. AP Photo
  • Donny van de Beek 7 - Second league start of the season and he was over-eager in a couple of early challenges but won the ball back to set up one attack. A couple of neat flicks and was doing well before limping off in agony on 44 minutes. EPA
    Donny van de Beek 7 - Second league start of the season and he was over-eager in a couple of early challenges but won the ball back to set up one attack. A couple of neat flicks and was doing well before limping off in agony on 44 minutes. EPA
  • Marcus Rashford 7 - Quiet first half. Livelier in the second, cutting in from the left and the right, but couldn’t find his range or get a shot away when he was set up on 81. Scored United's third goal on 85 after being set up by Fernandes to continue his excellent form. AP Photo
    Marcus Rashford 7 - Quiet first half. Livelier in the second, cutting in from the left and the right, but couldn’t find his range or get a shot away when he was set up on 81. Scored United's third goal on 85 after being set up by Fernandes to continue his excellent form. AP Photo
  • Anthony Martial 6 - Headed wide after 10 minutes. And again after 54 when he should have scored after a cross from Casemiro. AP Photo
    Anthony Martial 6 - Headed wide after 10 minutes. And again after 54 when he should have scored after a cross from Casemiro. AP Photo
  • SUBS: Alejandro Garnacho 7 - On for Van de Beek and quickly tripped as he made his first run towards the Bournemouth goal. Cut the ball back to set up Shaw for United's second. AP Photo
    SUBS: Alejandro Garnacho 7 - On for Van de Beek and quickly tripped as he made his first run towards the Bournemouth goal. Cut the ball back to set up Shaw for United's second. AP Photo
  • Fred 6 - On for Eriksen on 67 mins. Came off the bench to help preserve United’s lead, which is increasingly becoming his role. Getty Images
    Fred 6 - On for Eriksen on 67 mins. Came off the bench to help preserve United’s lead, which is increasingly becoming his role. Getty Images
  • Diogo Dalot 6 - On for Wan Bissaka on 68 mins. Valuable minutes as he returns from injury. EPA
    Diogo Dalot 6 - On for Wan Bissaka on 68 mins. Valuable minutes as he returns from injury. EPA
  • Anthony Elanga 6 - On for Martial on 68 mins. Twice fouled and twice attacks broke down as he gave the ball away. EPA
    Anthony Elanga 6 - On for Martial on 68 mins. Twice fouled and twice attacks broke down as he gave the ball away. EPA
  • Lisandro Martinez N/A - NA On for Lindelof after 87 mins to a huge roar, just as there had been before the game when the World Cup winner was presented to the crowd. Getty Images
    Lisandro Martinez N/A - NA On for Lindelof after 87 mins to a huge roar, just as there had been before the game when the World Cup winner was presented to the crowd. Getty Images
  • BOURNEMOUTH RATINGS: Mark Travers, 5 – While he couldn’t do much for either goal, a few nice saves late in the day added a few highlights to his reel. EPA
    BOURNEMOUTH RATINGS: Mark Travers, 5 – While he couldn’t do much for either goal, a few nice saves late in the day added a few highlights to his reel. EPA
  • Chris Mepham, 4 – The defender stood and watched for two of the goals which ruined a lot of the good work he did throughout the game. EPA
    Chris Mepham, 4 – The defender stood and watched for two of the goals which ruined a lot of the good work he did throughout the game. EPA
  • Lloyd Kelly, 5 – Made a few nice defensive plays although when your side concedes three it’s hard to take too many positives. PA
    Lloyd Kelly, 5 – Made a few nice defensive plays although when your side concedes three it’s hard to take too many positives. PA
  • Marcos Senesi, 5 – Needs to be better with the ball at his feet because when blocking and intercepting, he actually fared quite well. PA
    Marcos Senesi, 5 – Needs to be better with the ball at his feet because when blocking and intercepting, he actually fared quite well. PA
  • Adam Smith, 5 – Some solid work down the right flank was cancelled out by silly challenges and not enough commitment at the back. Getty Images
    Adam Smith, 5 – Some solid work down the right flank was cancelled out by silly challenges and not enough commitment at the back. Getty Images
  • Philip Billing, 7 – Was here, there and everywhere in an outing that saw him really try and take the game to United. AP Photo
    Philip Billing, 7 – Was here, there and everywhere in an outing that saw him really try and take the game to United. AP Photo
  • Jefferson Lerma, 5 – Couldn’t stay with Shaw for his goal and was hesitant to go forward after the hosts took the lead. AFP
    Jefferson Lerma, 5 – Couldn’t stay with Shaw for his goal and was hesitant to go forward after the hosts took the lead. AFP
  • Lewis Cook, 7 – Did well under pressure, had a couple of nice crosses and was steady in the middle of the park. PA
    Lewis Cook, 7 – Did well under pressure, had a couple of nice crosses and was steady in the middle of the park. PA
  • Jaidon Anthony, 6 – Came back from a difficult start to force some really nice saves out of David de Gea. Reuters
    Jaidon Anthony, 6 – Came back from a difficult start to force some really nice saves out of David de Gea. Reuters
  • Dominic Solanke, 6 – Worked hard up top and did everything in his power to push his team into the final third - but still wasn’t lethal enough. Getty Images
    Dominic Solanke, 6 – Worked hard up top and did everything in his power to push his team into the final third - but still wasn’t lethal enough. Getty Images
  • Ryan Christie, 5 - Putting some pressure on the back four, alongside a nice backheel pass, was about as good as it got for Christie. AFP
    Ryan Christie, 5 - Putting some pressure on the back four, alongside a nice backheel pass, was about as good as it got for Christie. AFP
  • SUBS: Jack Stacey, 6 – Some nice forward runs, albeit too excitable at times, led to a spirited performance - even with a needless yellow card. EPA
    SUBS: Jack Stacey, 6 – Some nice forward runs, albeit too excitable at times, led to a spirited performance - even with a needless yellow card. EPA
  • Kieffer Moore, N/A – The forward’s name was barely mentioned in what proved to be a fairly pointless stint on the pitch. EPA
    Kieffer Moore, N/A – The forward’s name was barely mentioned in what proved to be a fairly pointless stint on the pitch. EPA
  • Siriki Dembele, N/A – Some nice movement wasn’t enough to really influence the state of the game. AFP
    Siriki Dembele, N/A – Some nice movement wasn’t enough to really influence the state of the game. AFP

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Man United v Bournemouth player ratings: Casemiro 8, Rashford 7; Mepham 4, Solanke 6

Casemiro, Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford all on target in comfortable win for United at Old Trafford

Andy Mitten
Harry Kettle

January 04, 2023

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Manchester United eased to a 3-0 win against Bournemouth on Tuesday, strengthening their grip on a Premier League top-four place after a fourth straight league win.

A first-half goal from Brazil World Cup star Casemiro and second-half strikes from England internationals Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford gave Erik ten Hag's men a ninth win in 10 games in all competitions.

United, who lost their first two Premier League games of the season, have now garnered 35 points from 17 games – level with third-placed Newcastle United and five points ahead of Tottenham, in fifth.

United are still coming to terms with the departure of superstar forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who was unveiled at his new Saudi club, Al Nassr, on Tuesday.

Rashford has become the main man up front this season, with Ronaldo playing a bit-part role even before his departure in November, and the 25-year-old scored United's third goal in the 86th minute to add gloss to the scoreline.

Updated: January 04, 2023, 5:54 AM
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