Manchester United produced a dominant show in tough situations to beat Bournemouth 4-1 within the Premier League Summer season Collection in Chicago.
The vigorous Rasmus Hojlund set the tone along with his early header and Patrick Dorgu added a second earlier than the break as United outplayed the Cherries all through. Amad Diallo made it three within the second half earlier than Ethan Williams got here on to make it 4.
Matthijs de Ligt diverted the ball previous Tom Heaton late within the sport to supply some comfort for Andoni Iraola’s aspect however United had been worthy winners, Ruben Amorim’s gamers trying sharper all through.
United couldn’t rely on Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha – the latter omitted because of ‘fatigue’ – nevertheless it proved no downside.
The victory builds on the 2-1 win over West Ham of their opening fixture. If United beat Everton of their remaining sport then they are going to elevate the trophy. Extra importantly, there are indications that these gamers are extra snug in Amorim’s form now.
Evaluation: Amorim fashion taking form?
Amorim had insisted all alongside that maybe the adjustments that he needed to make at Outdated Trafford could be simpler to implement throughout a summer time and there have been encouraging indicators in Chicago that the worst of his time at United might now be behind him.
There have been loads of positives on this efficiency in opposition to Bournemouth that went deeper than the outcome. In tough situations, United moved the ball impressively and performed with actual depth and no little cohesion. In different phrases, it was totally different.
There have been interchanges between Bruno Fernandes and Mount, the latter including weight to the speculation that Amorim’s system will swimsuit him in the long run. Dorgu, having proven himself to be a helpful outlet final season, instructed he can construct on that promise.
That is pre-season and there are risks in studying an excessive amount of into it – notably provided that new signings Cunha and Mbeumo didn’t function. However maybe that can be a superb signal. The identical gamers appeared loads higher. Gentle on the finish of a protracted tunnel for Amorim.
Premier League Summer season Collection fixtures and schedule
Saturday July 26 – MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
Everton 0-3 Bournemouth
Man Utd 2-1 West Ham
Wednesday July 30 – Soldier Area, Chicago
West Ham 2-1 Everton
Thursday July 31 – Soldier Area, Chicago
Manchester United 4-1 Bournemouth
Sunday August 3 – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Bournemouth vs West Ham – 7pm kick-off, dwell on Sky Sports activities
Manchester United vs Everton – 10pm kick-off, dwell on Sky Sports activities
