Dominic Solanke expressed his discontent after Bournemouth’s draw against Manchester United on Saturday, stating that the Bournemouth players were “not happy” with the result. Solanke mentioned that defeating United is something they take pleasure in accomplishing.
Despite taking the lead twice against the Red Devils, Bournemouth was unable to secure the win, with Bruno Fernandes scoring two goals to salvage a draw for Manchester United. Solanke’s disappointment reflects the rise of Bournemouth and the fall of United, as they were hoping for another victory after their impressive 3-0 win at Old Trafford in December.
Late VAR controversy denied Bournemouth a penalty and further highlighted their upward trajectory while United continues to struggle. The draw has caused Erik ten Hag’s team to lose more ground in the race for European football, as other teams around them continue to earn points.
Last season, Bournemouth lost both matches against United and narrowly avoided relegation. However, this year they have shown significant improvements and posed numerous challenges for their opponents. United’s position in the standings was further impacted by Newcastle’s victory over Tottenham.
Ten Hag acknowledged that dropping points at this stage of the season is a major concern, but he believed that a draw was a fair result given their performance. He emphasized that the team should have controlled the game and created scoring opportunities instead of allowing their opponents to dominate.
United’s next match will be against Coventry City in the semi-finals of the FA Cup, presenting their only chance to secure a trophy this season. Additionally, they are still in the race for a European spot for the upcoming season.
