Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth: Carrick drops Fernandes and boos ring out at Old Trafford
Captain Bruno Fernandes sat out the whole game as Rayan, Tavernier and Evanilson scored to hand Manchester United a heavy home defeat.
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Manchester United lost 3-0 at home to Bournemouth on Sunday. Head coach Michael Carrick left captain Bruno Fernandes on the bench, and the Portuguese did not come on. Carrick said the decision was "purely football" driven.
Rayan gave the visitors the lead in the 38th minute from Justin Kluivert's free-kick, which followed a foul by Ayden Heaven. Shortly afterwards Leny Yoro slipped and Marcus Tavernier tapped in Adrien Truffert's square pass for 2-0. In the 71st minute Evanilson rounded goalkeeper Senne Lammens to make it 3-0.
According to Sky Sports, United now sit 16th, one point above the relegation zone. Home fans booed and the away end sang "sacked in the morning". Carrick said, according to Sky Sports: "It was a tough day for the players."