Manchester United 4-1 Bournemouth: 3 Talking points

Modified Dec 31, 2018 06:05 GMT

Manchester United v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League 2018/19

#2 United’s defensive midfielders gave a commanding performance

Ander Herrera has had a wonderful game against Bournemouth on Sunday

Both Matic and Herrera were outstanding against Bournemouth as they dictated terms in the midfield. Matic played as a de-facto 3rd centre-back at times and also passed the ball very well.

Ander Herrera was excellent with his distribution and fell back to the United penalty box pretty often to thwart Bournemouth attacks. Both Matic and Herrera also defended very well from the set-pieces and won the aerial battles with the Bournemouth forwards repeatedly.

Pogba’s second goal came from Herrera’s wonderful cross and the latter frequently went near the opposition penalty box to deliver such balls.

Manchester United have struggled to find a proper midfield combination throughout the season but seemed to have finally got it with each of Matic, Herrera, and Paul Pogba.

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