Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim ended the day without a point as the Red Devils’ poor run continued

Manchester United were booed off as they suffer a three-goal home defeat by high-flying Bournemouth for the second year in a row as Ruben Amorim’s men lost. For the third time in four Premier League games.

United will celebrate Christmas in 13th position after another below-par display that leaves them with just seven points from Amorim’s six games in charge.

In contrast, Bournemouth are fifth, which could be enough to qualify for a place in next season’s Champions League given the results of English clubs in European competition so far this season.

United never recovered from Dean Huijsen’s 29th-minute header as Bournemouth exploited the home side’s defensive weaknesses at set-pieces.

Justin Kliuvert sent Andre Onana the wrong way from the spot. After the forward had tripped by Noussair Mazroaui.

And two minutes later Antoine Semenyo was unmark as he swept home Dango Ouattara’s cross. After Kobbie Mainoo had given away possession inside his own half.

It was another sobering afternoon for United and Amorim, who for the third time omitted Marcus Rashford from his matchday squad.

Rashford was at Old Trafford to watch events unfold. On this evidence, United need Rashford back on top form – and a lot more else besides.

Man Utd’s set-piece shocker

It was noted that United practised defending set-pieces during the pre-match warm-up. Clearly the message is not getting through.

At the start of this month, they conceded two goals at Arsenal from corners.

Another followed in the match after. The home defeat ufabet https://ufabet999.app by Nottingham Forest. While on Thursday, Tottenham skipper Son Hueng-min scored direct from corner to confirm United’s EFL Cup elimination.

There was nothing particularly strategic about United’s latest set-piece calamity as Ryan Christie floated a free-kick to the near post. After Tyrell Malacia had needlessly chopped down Adam Smith by the touchline when the ball was bouncing out of play.