Luck or pattern? Bournemouth score three goals at Old Trafford against Man United for the third match in a row

It seems Bournemouth have become a real nightmare for the Red Devils.

Details: Today at Old Trafford, in the 16th round of the Premier League, Manchester United and Bournemouth faced off in a true thriller that delivered a sensational and intriguing headline.

Thanks to goals from Semenyo, Enilson, and Tavernier, the score reached 2-3 in Bournemouth's favor in the 62nd minute, making the Cherries the first team in Premier League history to score at least three goals against Manchester United at Old Trafford in three consecutive matches.

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Bournemouth's goal fest at Old Trafford began on December 9, 2023, when they ruthlessly thrashed United 3-0. The second hammering came on December 22, 2024, as the Cherries again triumphed 3-0 on United's home turf.

Today's match was certainly different from the previous two, ending in a spectacular 4-4 draw, but Bournemouth still managed to net three or more goals against the Red Devils. The December curse lives on.

Recall: Manchester United have set their sights on Bournemouth's midfielder.