Man Utd held 2-2 at Bournemouth as Maguire sees red
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Takeaways: Fernandes’ set-piece threat, missed chances, and Maguire’s red card for the late penalty cost Man United two points.
Man United twice led yet failed to win home and away vs Bournemouth this season, matching a 21-year-old Premier League record. Fernandes scored, Hill own goal, Maguire red, Kroupi levelled.
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Bruno Fernandes scored a penalty and his corner was headed into his own net by James Hill, but Man United drew 2-2 at Bournemouth after Harry Maguire conceded a late penalty and was sent off. Junior Kroupi equalised.
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