Resounding 90-minute performances are becoming a regular occurrence for Manchester United of late, as Erik ten Hag has this Red Devils side turning into high gear.
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Casemiro put the hosts in front at Old Trafford by halftime, and a pair of strikes from Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford saw out a comfortable 3-0 win over Bournemouth on Tuesday. The win widened the gap for fourth-placed Man United above fifth-placed Tottenham to five points, solidifying United’s position as a serious top-four contender.
Left-back Shaw was the best player in the match, scoring his goal and creating multiple other chances for teammates throughout the 90 minutes. Casemiro was also sensational, providing cover for the defensive unit on multiple occasions and picking out his all-important opener.
The only dark cloud for United was an injury to Donny van de Beek just before halftime. Still, his replacement Alejandro Garnacho was spectacular after coming on, and could be in line for even more minutes down the road.
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Bournemouth, meanwhile, were well beaten, continuing to show frailties both in transition and defending set-pieces. They remain in 15th position, still just two points above the drop zone, with everyone behind them holding a game in hand.
