AFC Bournemouth travelled to Old Trafford in fine form following a string of excellent results. Those members of the Dean Court faithful who opt to wear their Cherry tinted sunglasses, even believed that this was the opportunity that AFC Bournemouth had needed to collect their first victory at the home of Manchester United.
The home side however just needed the three points to go level on points with neighbours Manchester United, after their own form had been rewarded with a clean sweep of monthly awards, the manager of the month, player of the month and goal of the month all be handed to Manchester United for their form across November.
But whilst Manchester United might be opting to collect awards, AFC Bournemouth are currently in the business of collecting points (see what I did there?).
A comprehensive victory for AFC Bournemouth with goals from Dominic Solanke, Philip Billing, Marcos Senesi and O.Dango, with the latter being chalked off due to VAR feeling sorry for Manchester United has left the Cherries taking 16 points from 7 games.
The weekend results have left AFC Bournemouth 14th in the Premier League, level on points with Brentford in 11th.
With Luton Town occupying the final relegation place on 9 points, there is now a bigger gap between the Cherries and the bottom three as there is between the Cherries and the top six.
After the game, AFC Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola told the Daily Echo…
“It feels really great.
“Obviously, I think today we had a really good performance.
“I think the team suffered when they had to suffer. We defended really well and we knew that probably in transition, we could have our chances and we took them.
Man of the Match against Manchester United
Cook
Tavernier
Senesi
Solanke
Philip
Christie
Zabarnyi
Neto
Smith
Kerkez
Someone else
"I feel lucky" ❤️ pic.twitter.com/HBxaWv0Bgo
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) December 9, 2023
HamJDW…
That was a masterclass! Defensively superb. Centre backs absolute rocks! Solanke terrorised them in 1st half. 2 nil up and Sinisterra on! Confidence is the preference of the habitual winner. That gentlemen is Iraola Ball!
Andoni Iraola's @afcbournemouth are flying! 👏 pic.twitter.com/zPRw4davHz
— Premier League (@premierleague) December 9, 2023
USCherry…
Just watching the goals back, it can’t be overstated enough how difficult a chance that was for Solanke to put away. That was some technique, the ball coming across him and it’s like he disconnected his foot from his leg to get the softest of touches to guide it into the bottom corner.
"At the moment we feel like we can beat anyone."
Dominic Solanke reflects on an impressive victory against Man Utd! pic.twitter.com/iCyEiXTcyK
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) December 9, 2023
Waz afcb…
Speechless, absolutely speechless.
We are playing some of the form teams in the league and just blowing them away, the score today is a more accurate reflection of what the Villa scoreline should be.
That Christie and Cook midfield with Senesi and Zabarnyi behind them has transformed us from relegation fodder to a seemingly unstoppable force. I can’t put into words just how good that quartet were today. The attackers will take plenty of credit which is thoroughly deserved, but it’s these four that are providing the foundation for the whole team to thrive.
We’ve just played two incredibly tough away games and we’ve barely given our opponents a sniff at goal in the entire 180 minutes, while simultaneously looking a constant threat going the other way. For those who said it would never get better than under Eddie, this run of games over the last few weeks is the best and most complete Bournemouth side I’ve ever had the pleasure to watch at the top level. Will we sustain it? Who knows, but right now this really is fairy tale stuff. We are completely overwhelming opponents, often in form ones, week after week right now.
I’ve just watched the highlights on the @SkySports website and 3-0 looks like a good result!
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) December 9, 2023
Flake…
I’m really liking the way our defenders don’t faff around with the ball at the back anymore like they did under Parker. They welly it up the pitch and play to our strength which is our pressing. And it’s amazing.
I can get use to this feeling 😏 big win and massive effort from the team to kept a clean sheet too 🔥
Up the cherries 🍒Gran trabajo del equipo para ganar en una cancha difícil y mantener el arco en cero 🔥 a seguir por este camino 💪🏽🍒 pic.twitter.com/K8T5fKCoOM
— Marcos Senesi (@senesimarcos) December 9, 2023
CherryBare…
It was a special performance. United had no clear chances, we defended for our lives and looked permanently dangerous on the break.
Christie was immense again. We have serious options on the bench, and Kelly, Aarons, Scott, and Adams to come back from injury.
What a win🏹🍒. pic.twitter.com/hU7w9IKS2l
— Dom Solanke (@DomSolanke) December 9, 2023
Johnny Comelately…
The transformation under AI is just incredible. Neto coming off his line, Christie in his best position so that now all that running and tackling has a purpose, Cook definitely playing the best I’ve ever seen him play, Smith is rejuvenated, Solanke finally reaching his potential, and making Martial looking like the bottom half striker, Zabarnyi and Senesi rock solid… I could go on but I’m too happy. They outplayed MU right across the park. Should have had 4 but could’ve had 6. – To join the conversation, click here.
