Patrick Dorgu (third from left) and Rasmus Hojlund (second from left) scored the first two goals for the Red Devils, putting them in the driving seat at half-time. | Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP
Manchester United thrashes Bournemouth 4-1; West Ham comes from behind to beat Everton 2-1
Manchester United4
- R Höjlund (8th minute)
- P Dorgu (25th minute)
- A Diallo (53rd minute)
- E Williams (72nd minute)
Bournemouth1
- M de Ligt (88th minute own goal)
Report and free highlights as Manchester United defeated Bournemouth 4-1 in the Premier League Summer Series at Soldier Field; goals by Rasmus Hojlund, Patrick Dorgu, Amad Diallo and Ethan Williams won the game for Ruben Amorim’s side
Manchester United produced a dominant display in difficult conditions to beat Bournemouth 4-1 in the Premier League Summer Series in Chicago.
The lively Rasmus Hojlund set the tone with his early header and Patrick Dorgu added a second before the break as United outplayed the Cherries throughout. Amad Diallo made it three in the second half before Ethan Williams came on to make it four.
Matthijs de Ligt diverted the ball past Tom Heaton late in the game to offer some consolation for Andoni Iraola’s side but United were worthy winners, Ruben Amorim’s players looking sharper throughout.
United could not count on Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha – the latter omitted due to ‘fatigue’ – but it proved no problem.
The victory builds on the 2-1 win over West Ham in their opening fixture. If United beat Everton in their final game then they will lift the trophy. More importantly, there are indications that these players are more comfortable in Amorim’s shape now.
MATCH DETAILS
United: Heaton; Yoro (Fredricson 70), Maguire (De Ligt 46), Shaw (Heaven 70); Dalot (Mantato 70), Fernandes (Collyer 70), Casemiro (Ugarte 70), Dorgu (Leon 70); Mount (Mainoo 70), Amad (Williams 70); Hojlund (Obi 70).
Subs not used: Bayindir, Mee, Munro, Fletcher, Kone.
Goals: Hojlund 8, Dorgu 25, Amad 53, Williams 72.
Bournemouth: Petrovic (Dennis 62); Hill, Zabarnyi (Mepham 76), Senesi (Traore 62); Araujo (Truffert 62), Tavernier (Faivre 76), Billing (c, Adu-Adjei 76), Soler (Smith 62); Semenyo, Evanilson (Adams 76), Ouattara (Brooks 62).
Subs not used: Neto, Paulsen, William, Winterburn, Rees-Dottin.
Goal: De Ligt own goal 88.
Source:Sky Sports