Premier League 2019/20: Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United: 5 talking points as the Red Devils lose at the Vitality Stadium

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AFC Bournemouth v Manchester United - Premier League
AFC Bournemouth v Manchester United - Premier League

#2 Bournemouth’s effective front two

AFC Bournemouth v Manchester United - Premier League
AFC Bournemouth v Manchester United - Premier League

It’s not an outrageous statement to say that Bournemouth has a better strike force than Manchester United. The duo of Joshua King and Callum Wilson have absolutely everything. They’re quick, possess great movement, high work rate and brilliant hold up play. The duo was a constant thorn in the side of both Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelöf, running them ragged all game. When the Cherries were under pressure and being penned in by United, the duo offered themselves as outlets on the counter.

Wilson especially was majestic in his hold up play, often out jumping and wrestling the United centre-back's. In collusion, King often drifted out wide to try and exploit the space left behind by United’s fullbacks. Between them, the pair completed three dribbles, won six aerial duels, attempted three shots on goal and scored the all deciding goal.

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