The Red Devils were red-hot as Manchester United beat Bournemouth 4-1 in 2025 Premier League Summer Series action on Wednesday, with Rasmus Hojlund and Amad Diallo highlighting the scoresheet.
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Hojlund opened the scoring with a real poacher’s finish in the 8th minute. He was floating in space near the penalty spot as Patrick Dorgu cut inside and served up a dangerous ball that Hojlund glanced with his head to beat Djordje Petrovic for his first goal of the preseason. Dorgu got goal no. 2 in the 25th after Mason Mount played a quick free kick and sent the ball over top of Bournemouth’s unsuspecting defense. Dorgu held off a challenge from Marco Senesi and snuck the ball past Petrovic.
Seven minutes into the second half, as the downpour turned into a deluge, and 2-0 became 3-0. Hojlund got the ball caught under his feet and eventually it found the on-rushing Diallo for a first-time finish that was as cool as it was quick. 19-year-old Ethan Williams scored in the 72nd minute, barely a minute after coming into the game. The only blemish on the night for Man United was Matthijs de Ligt’s own goal in the 88th minute.
That’s two wins in two Summer Series games for Man United, who will face Everton next on Sunday (5 pm ET) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Player ratings – Manchester United vs Bournemouth
Manchester United vs Bournemouth live updates – by Andy Edwards
Manchester United vs Bournemouth final score: 4-1
Goalscorers: Rasmus Hojlund (8′), Patrick Dorgu (25′), Amad Diallo (53′), Ethan Williams (72′), Matthijs de Ligt (88′ – OG)
OWN GOAL! Man United 4-1 Bournemouth: De Ligt’s own goal the only blemish on the night (88′)
GOAL! Man United 4-0 Bournemouth: Williams gets in on the action fresh off the bench (72′)
Williams powers Man United 4-0 ahead of Cherries
Just moments after making nine substitutions, Manchester United go 4-0 up thanks to super-sub Ethan Williams who found the back of the net at Soldier Field.
GOAL! Man United 3-0 Bournemouth: Amad slots home as the downpour intensifies (53′)
GOAL! Man United 2-0 Bournemouth: Dorgu scores after a quick free kick sets him free (25′)
Dorgu doubles Man United’s lead over Bournemouth
A picture-perfect ball from Mason Mount lands at the feet of a darting Patrick Dorgu, who manages to beat Djordje Petrovic to make it 2-0 for Manchester United at Soldier Field.
GOAL! Man United 1-0 Bournemouth: Hojlund heads home Dorgu’s wonderful cross (8′)
Hojlund heads Man United 1-0 up over Bournemouth
Rasmus Hojlund’s header beats Djordje Petrovic and finds the back of the net to give Manchester United an early 1-0 lead against Bournemouth at Soldier Field.
Manchester United starting lineup
Heaton – Yoro, Maguire, Shaw – Casemiro, Dalot, Dorgu, Fernandes – Amad, Mount, Hojlund
Bournemouth starting lineup
Petrovic – Hill, Senesi, Zabarnyi – Araujo, Billing, Tavernier, Soler – Semenyo, Ouattara, Evanilson
How to watch Manchester United vs Bournemouth live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 9:30pm ET Wednesday
Venue: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
TV Channel: Peacock
Streaming: Stream live on Peacock
A Bruno Fernandes brace fired Man United to a Summer Series-opening win over West Ham, after Bournemouth feasted on Everton mistakes in a 3-0 win with both games taking place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Both teams impressed in those openers, with Man United new boys Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon catching the eye. Bournemouth had a new signing impress as well, as Adrien Truffert showed promise that he can fill the shoes of Milos Kerkez, who is now with Liverpool.
Manchester United team news, focus
Bryan Mbeumo is not expected to play in this match, as Ruben Amorim says the club is targeting the final match of the Summer Series to debut the big signing from Brentford.
Bournemouth team news, focus
The Cherries brought Antoine Semenyo off the bench, and Andoni Iraola could well make it through the summer without notable sales after Kerkez was joined by Dean Huijsen in leaving for Champions League powers Liverpool and Real Madrid, respectively. Keep an eye on ex-New England Revolution backstop Djordje Petrovic as he has frontrunner status to win the top goalkeeper spot after arriving from Chelsea.
Manchester United vs Bournemouth prediction
This will be a good watch, and perhaps a better test for the Man United back line — which looked very good against West Ham aside from late concession to Jarrod Bowen. Bournemouth will have to do a bit more work to unlock Man Utd compared to the free treats dispersed by Everton’s defense at the weekend. Manchester United 2-1 Bournemouth.
