"Ten Hag is cooking", "Rashford is unstoppable" - Twitter erupts as free-flowing Manchester United breeze past Bournemouth 3-0

Manchester United secured yet another comfortable win by beating Bournemouth 3-0 at Old Trafford on Tuesday (3 January).

The Red Devils took the lead in the 23rd minute through a brilliant effort from the magnificent Casemiro.

The Brazilian got on the end of Christian Eriksen's slick free kick to put Erik ten Hag's side ahead.

There was cause for concern in the 42nd minute when Donny van de Beek went down after Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi's horrendous tackle.

The Dutch midfielder could not continue and was replaced by Alejandro Garnacho in the 45+2nd minute.

Nevertheless, it was a wholly comfortable first half for United but a forgetful one, with Casemiro's fantastic volley the only effort on target.

Ten Hag's men came out with intent in the second half, and Luke Shaw grabbed himself a fine goal in the 49th minute.

The English left-back started the move from his own box, playing intricate passes with Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes en route to goal.

Garnacho squared the ball into the Bournemouth box and Shaw tucked home from close range. It was the Englishman's first goal at Old Trafford since 2018.

The Red Devils should have scored a third in the 54th minute when Anthony Martial was given a golden opportunity following Casemiro's astute cross.

The Frenchman rose highest but couldn't convert his effort on goal.

United goalkeeper David de Gea was put to work in the 57th minute when Jadon Anthony raced towards goal.

He powered a shot towards De Gea's top corner, but the Spaniard made a fine stop.

Manchester United produced a slick move in the 77th minute that almost gifted Garnacho his third goal for the club.

The Argentine pulled off several stepovers before cutting inside and striking the post with a delicious effort.

The third did arrive in the 85th minute, and Rashford continued his hot streak of form with another goal.

Shaw sent a fantastic ball into Fernandes' path as Ten Hag's men played with confidence and style.

Rashford crept in at the far post to tap home Fernandes' low drive cross into an empty net.

Manchester United are now level on 35 points with third-placed Newcastle United and boast a game in hand over the Magpies.

Here are some reactions from supporters on Twitter following an impressive night for the Red Devils:

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Ten Hag explains why Antony missed Manchester United's encounter with Bournemouth

Antony missed the Red Devils' clash with the Cherries.

Manchester United boss Ten Hag confirmed that Antony sat out the clash with Bournemouth due to an injury.

Antony played the full 90 minutes of the Red Devils' 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday (31 December).

However, the winger struggled to effect the game, and some pondered whether Ten Hag may have opted to drop him due to his disappointing outing.

Ten Hag was asked by MUTV why the Brazilian was not selected in the matchday squad. He replied:

"He’s injured."

The Brazilian arrived at Old Trafford from Ajax this past summer for £85 million and has scored three goals in 14 games across competitions.

He is perhaps the only signing from the Ten Hag era that has yet to impress.