Manchester United Shows Teeth in Chicago Against Bournemouth
Manchester United fans got a glimpse of bold, attacking football as their side cruised to a 4-1 win over Bournemouth at Soldier Field in Chicago. Rasmus Hojlund got the Red Devils up and running quickly, sending a powerful header into the net just eight minutes into the match. The move set the tone, with Bournemouth looking rattled from the get-go.
United’s manager, Rubén Amorim, clearly wanted the side to stamp their mark on this Summer Series match. The intent paid off again when new signing Patrick Dorgu took center stage. Dorgu burst forward onto a sweeping team move and confidently doubled the lead halfway through the first half, putting United firmly in control and giving supporters something to get excited about going into the new season.
Second-Half Flair and Tactical Tweaks
Bournemouth tried to reshuffle and push back, with changes from their manager including bringing on attackers like Antoine Semenyo and Dominik Soler. But United’s rhythm was relentless. Early in the second half, Amad Diallo, showing precision and flair, picked up the ball on the edge of the box and drilled a clinical finish past the Cherries’ goalkeeper. That goal looked to snuff out any hope for a Bournemouth comeback.
Rubén Amorim then rang wholesale changes at the 70-minute mark—10 substitutions in one go, giving almost the whole squad a run, a classic move in pre-season tournaments. Among the fresh faces, Ethan Williams made the most noise, coming off the bench to finish off a smooth United move and make it 4-0 with 18 minutes left.
Bournemouth’s response was limited. Missing key names—Bryan Mbeumo nowhere in sight and Matheus Cunha left out to manage fatigue—the Cherries looked stretched and couldn’t match United’s firepower. Their best moment came late, if you could call it that, with Matthijs de Ligt unfortunately poking the ball into his own net in the 88th minute, gifting Bournemouth a consolation and denying Tom Heaton a clean sheet.
United heads into their next match in the Summer Series, against Everton, in prime position to lift the trophy. This latest win, following a narrow victory over West Ham, not only boosts confidence but also hints at how Amorim wants them to play come the start of the Premier League—quick, aggressive, and willing to give young players their shot.
While still early days and with key players rested or rotated, United’s display in Chicago will encourage supporters that this preseason isn’t just about fitness, but about setting a real intention for what lies ahead.
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