Bournemouth Batter Man Utd as Fernandes Is Left Out

Manchester United endured another miserable afternoon as Bournemouth ran out convincing winners, leaving United supporters searching once again for answers. Bournemouth, by contrast, were sharp and purposeful throughout, and the scoreline reflected a side that deserved its win.

The most eye-catching team news was the decision to leave Fernandes out of the United side. Omissions of that kind tend to draw scrutiny, and this one will prompt questions about the selection, particularly given how the team struggled to create a threat.

Our player ratings go through both teams man by man, separating the Bournemouth players who lit up the game from the United players who struggled to make an impact.