Manchester United v Bournemouth

Manchester United delivered a commanding 4-1 victory over AFC Bournemouth on July 31, 2025, at Soldier Field in Chicago, a game that was part of the Premier League Summer Series and played under relentless rain and swirling wind. Rasmus Højlund wasted no time opening the scoring after just eight minutes with a glancing header from a Patrick Dorgu cross, setting the tone for a dominant performance. Dorgu himself doubled the lead midway through the first half when he latched onto a clever free-kick from Mason Mount and finished low past the keeper, giving Manchester United a comfortable cushion heading into the break.

After halftime, United showed no signs of easing off as Amad Diallo struck their third goal in the 53rd minute, capping a period of sustained pressure. The highlight of the night, however, came from 19-year-old Ethan Williams, who came off the bench around the 70th minute and just two minutes later curled a precise shot into the bottom corner to make it 4-0, announcing himself to the senior side in style. Bournemouth managed a late consolation in the 88th minute when a David Brooks cross deflected off Matthijs de Ligt into his own net, denying Tom Heaton a deserved clean sheet.

The match was played in extremely tough conditions with heavy rain and gusting winds, but Ruben Amorim’s squad looked sharp and tactically disciplined throughout. United’s attacking combinations and width consistently stretched Manchester United v Bournemouth, while their back line remained organized for most of the game. Amorim praised his players afterward for staying focused and executing the game plan despite the challenging weather, a clear sign of the progress he is trying to instill ahead of the new season.

Key individual performances stood out on the night. Højlund’s confident finishing and link-up play showed why the club still values him, even amid talk of signing Benjamin Šeško. Patrick Dorgu impressed as an attacking wing-back with both a goal and an assist, while Amad Diallo continued to show composure in front of goal. Ethan Williams stole much of the spotlight with his instant impact from the bench, and Tom Heaton was solid between the posts until the late own goal ruined his clean sheet. Bruno Fernandes, playing in a deeper role alongside Casemiro, quietly kept United’s midfield ticking.

With two wins from two games, Manchester United now sit at the top of the Premier League Summer Series standings and head into their final match against Everton on August 3 with the chance to secure the tournament title. Despite missing new signings Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, this result underlined the depth and cohesion of the squad, leaving fans optimistic as the 2025–26 campaign approaches. For Bournemouth, the defeat served as a reminder of the gap they still need to close, while for United it was a performance that mixed professionalism with glimpses of emerging young talent.

Watch and Download Manchester United v AFC Bournemouth full match replay and highlights, At Thursday, July 31, 2025. The match played at Soldier Field in Friendly.

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