Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag would have been pleased with his side's attacking zeal in midweek as United saw off an impressive Chelsea side 2:1.
The former Ajax gaffer was hoping for equal positive fortunes as his side took on Bournemouth, who were also in a fine vein of form after defeating Crystal Palace two nill away from home
It was the Cherries who took a shock lead as Lewis Cook stole the ball after some sloppy play at the back before finding Dominick Solanke, who coolly slotted home on the 5th-minute mark to give his side the lead.
United improved their play from then on as they attacked the Bournemouth goal with intent.
Former Barcelona shot-stopper Neto was equal to the task as he saved a Harry Maguire's pinpoint header which was heading for the top corner.
Alejandro Ganacho was impressive in the win against Chelsea and produced some nice crosses into the Bournemouth 18-yard box but the Cherries defense was solid.
Ilay Zabarnyi saw his header cleared off the line as the Cherries attacked the United goal.
A snapshot from the edge of the box from Scot McTominay was charged down by the Bournemouth defense as United won successive corners.
Marcus Tavernier thought he had doubled his side's lead only for his goal to be ruled out for an offside by the referee.
Anthony Martial who replaced Ramus Hojlund in the starting line up saw a weak shot easily saved by the Bournemouth goalie Neto
The Red Devils continued to disturb the Bournemouth defense but it was the Cherries frontman who had the better opportunity to put his side two nill up, but his scuffed shot could only find the frame of the goal.
The first half ended with the Theatre of Dreams faithful silenced by the resilient effort of Adoni Iraola's men as they went into the break with a slender lead.
A great solo run by Alejandro Ganacho into the Bournemouth box and a quick mid-range shot by the Argentine was expertly blocked by the impressive Cherries back line.
United continued to pile the pressure but the Adonis Iraola team were up to the task.
In the 50th minute, Scot McTominay found himself in a great scoring opportunity as the Bournemouth defense went to sleep, Only for Scott to see his shot blocked by the Bournemouth defense.
The Cherries' defense were putting their bodies on the line as they sought to maintain their lead.
Adonis Iraola made an important sub bringing on Phillip Billing for Semenyo.
Philip Billing wasted little time to repay the trust of his manager as he powered home a header to double his side's lead in the 68th minute.
Bournemouth were running riot as Iraola's men found the back of the net for the third time in the game through a Marcos Senesi's header.
The Bournemouth defender rose highest to connect with a corner with Andre Onana being stranded on his goalpost.
Erik Ten Hag in a bid to salvage the game made a hostel of changes that saw Facundo Pellestri come into the game.
It was the cherries that had the last laugh as Adonis Iraola brought on Dango Ouattara to replace the impressive Marcus Tavernier.
Dango Outtara thought he had gotten his side's 4th goal but it was ruled out after the intervention of VAR.
Manchester United failed to close the gap on their city neighbors as they fell to their seventh defeat in 16 PL matches.
Erik Ten Hag will need to rally his troops as they welcome Bayern Munich in a must-win game for the Red Devils.
Bournemouth continue their fine form as Spaniard Adonis Iraola sees his side move up to 13th on the Premier League table with their unbeaten streak stretching to five matches.
The former Ajax gaffer was hoping for equal positive fortunes as his side took on Bournemouth, who were also in a fine vein of form after defeating Crystal Palace two nill away from home
It was the Cherries who took a shock lead as Lewis Cook stole the ball after some sloppy play at the back before finding Dominick Solanke, who coolly slotted home on the 5th-minute mark to give his side the lead.
United improved their play from then on as they attacked the Bournemouth goal with intent.
Former Barcelona shot-stopper Neto was equal to the task as he saved a Harry Maguire's pinpoint header which was heading for the top corner.
Alejandro Ganacho was impressive in the win against Chelsea and produced some nice crosses into the Bournemouth 18-yard box but the Cherries defense was solid.
Ilay Zabarnyi saw his header cleared off the line as the Cherries attacked the United goal.
A snapshot from the edge of the box from Scot McTominay was charged down by the Bournemouth defense as United won successive corners.
Marcus Tavernier thought he had doubled his side's lead only for his goal to be ruled out for an offside by the referee.
Anthony Martial who replaced Ramus Hojlund in the starting line up saw a weak shot easily saved by the Bournemouth goalie Neto
The Red Devils continued to disturb the Bournemouth defense but it was the Cherries frontman who had the better opportunity to put his side two nill up, but his scuffed shot could only find the frame of the goal.
The first half ended with the Theatre of Dreams faithful silenced by the resilient effort of Adoni Iraola's men as they went into the break with a slender lead.
A great solo run by Alejandro Ganacho into the Bournemouth box and a quick mid-range shot by the Argentine was expertly blocked by the impressive Cherries back line.
United continued to pile the pressure but the Adonis Iraola team were up to the task.
In the 50th minute, Scot McTominay found himself in a great scoring opportunity as the Bournemouth defense went to sleep, Only for Scott to see his shot blocked by the Bournemouth defense.
The Cherries' defense were putting their bodies on the line as they sought to maintain their lead.
Adonis Iraola made an important sub bringing on Phillip Billing for Semenyo.
Philip Billing wasted little time to repay the trust of his manager as he powered home a header to double his side's lead in the 68th minute.
Bournemouth were running riot as Iraola's men found the back of the net for the third time in the game through a Marcos Senesi's header.
The Bournemouth defender rose highest to connect with a corner with Andre Onana being stranded on his goalpost.
Erik Ten Hag in a bid to salvage the game made a hostel of changes that saw Facundo Pellestri come into the game.
It was the cherries that had the last laugh as Adonis Iraola brought on Dango Ouattara to replace the impressive Marcus Tavernier.
Dango Outtara thought he had gotten his side's 4th goal but it was ruled out after the intervention of VAR.
Manchester United failed to close the gap on their city neighbors as they fell to their seventh defeat in 16 PL matches.
Erik Ten Hag will need to rally his troops as they welcome Bayern Munich in a must-win game for the Red Devils.
Bournemouth continue their fine form as Spaniard Adonis Iraola sees his side move up to 13th on the Premier League table with their unbeaten streak stretching to five matches.