Rasmus Højlund rescued Manchester United with a dramatic 96th-minute equaliser to snatch a 1-1 draw against 10-man Bournemouth.
Bournemouth came into the clash with only one win in eight (D3, L4), yet their hopes of European football were still alive.
They showed real intent from the outset, as Tyler Adams clattered into Alejandro Garnacho in a crunching challenge that narrowly avoided a red card after VAR review. Moments later, the Cherries took the lead.
Adam Smith’s aggressive press set up a neat sequence, ending with Evanilson flicking into the path of Antoine Semenyo, who slotted home his ninth league goal of the campaign.
The hosts continued to dominate the first half and nearly extended their advantage, with Semenyo, Evanilson, and Dango Ouattara all threatening. Ouattara came closest when his wide-angled free-kick crashed off the post, leaving André Onana rooted.
Just as Bournemouth looked comfortable, the game turned on its head in the 68th minute. Evanilson, having lost his footing, lunged into a reckless challenge on Noussair Mazraoui and was sent off, giving United a lifeline.
With the numerical advantage, United pushed forward and eventually scored deep into stoppage time. Substitute Mason Mount whipped in a low ball that caused chaos in the box, and Højlund reacted quickest, poking past Kepa Arrizabalaga to snatch a point.
Despite the late goal, United’s struggles under Ruben Amorim continue.
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