Bournemouth thrash Manchester United 3-0 to deepen Carrick pressure

The warning signs were there and the visitors eventually took the lead when a superb Justin Kluivert free-kick found an unmarked Rayan at the back post and he beat Senne Lammens with a well-taken volley.

United’s woes were compounded two minutes before half-time when an untimely Leny Yoro slip allowed Adrien Truffert to square for Marcus Tavernier to convert into the empty net.

Boos greeted the half-time whistle, though some home fans did their best to encourage their players as they trudged down the tunnel.

The offside flag denied Evanilson a third Bournemouth goal early in the second half, while Rayan shot straight at Lammens, with both chances coming from Ayden Heaven mistakes.

Rayan wasted another chance to end the contest after a Lisandro Martinez stumble opened up a route to goal, but Evanilson eventually knocked in the third after more comedy defending.

Evanilson raced on to a long clearance and nipped the ball past Lammens, who had come charging out of his penalty area, before curling the ball into an empty net.

Bournemouth only won their first league game of the season last weekend, but have now won four consecutive games in all competitions.

Defeat leaves United 16th in the table with seven points after eight Premier League games, while the Cherries climb to 13th.

The result piles further pressure on Carrick with United now without a win in eight matches in all competitions.

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