Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke believes his team is capable of “beating anyone” following their “magnificent” away win against Manchester United.
Solanke’s early strike laid the groundwork for the visitors’ first win at Old Trafford, putting more pressure on United manager Erik ten Hag.
Second-half headers from Philip Billing and Marcos Senesi in the space of five minutes capped off one of Bournemouth’s most historic victories.
“The boys are delighted,” said Solanke. “We’ve been building a lot in the last few weeks and we’re feeling confident.
“I think we’ve just started clicking. At the beginning [under Andoni Iraola] we were still trying to find our feet with a new philosophy.
“We’ve definitely started gelling in the last few weeks and it has showed on the pitch. To win away at Old Trafford is touching for everyone.”
It could have been even worse for United, but substitute Dango Ouattara had a fourth for Bournemouth ruled out in stoppage time by the video assistant referee for handball.
Coming only three days before United’s Champions League meeting with Bayern Munich – which they must win to stand any chance of reaching the last 16 – it was about as bad a day as possible for Ten Hag, winner of the Premier League’s latest manager of the month prize.
His side have now suffered seven defeats in 16 league games. In all competitions they have lost as many matches – 11 – as they have won. They have been beaten 3-0 three times at home.
Virtually no-one wearing a red shirt emerged with any credit, with Ten Hag’s surprising decision to start Antony Martial backfiring.
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