5 chances created, 1 goal, 1 assist: this star’s trademark brilliance rescued point for United vs. Bournemouth

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes produced a top performance yet again, but it wasn’t enough as the team was held to a 4-4 draw by Bournemouth. United earn a point United enjoyed a fast start to the game at Old Trafford, creating goalscoring opportunities and pinning Bournemouth back inside their own half. The Red Devils got a deserved lead when Amad headed in on the goal line after an excellent delivery from Diogo Dalot. United should have scored more but they were level when Antoine Semenyo capitalised on a mistake from Luke Shaw and Mason Mount to beat Senne Lammens. United responded well and restored their advantage through Casemiro just before the break. However, Ruben Amorim’s men collapsed immediately after the restart, surrendering the initiative to a resurgent Bournemouth. The visitors were level again when Evanilson broke into the box and fired into the bottom corner. Things went from bad to worse for United when Bournemouth went ahead from a Marcus Tavernier free-kick after a Casemiro foul. United refused to stay down and got back to it. Fernandes restored parity with a stunning free-kick from the edge of the box before Matheus Cunha completed the comeback when he finished a fine piece of play. It looked like United had clinched all three points but there was another twist when substitute Eli Junior Kroupi scored another equaliser to ensure the spoils were shared. Fernandes’ performance As he has so often, Fernandes delivered a brilliant performance, and United can thank their skipper for salvaging a point from the contest. Beyond his sublime strike, Fernandes completed 41 of the 52 passes he completed. 11 of these were delivered into the final third. He touched the ball 79 times. The Portuguese playmaker registered an impressive 10 defensive contributions. He created five chances and managed six crosses. Fernandes fired three total shots and assisted Casemiro’s goal. StatisticValue Total Touches79 Passes Attempted52 Passes Completed41 Passes into Final Third11 Defensive Contributions10 Crosses6 Chances Created5 Shots3 Assists1 Goals1 Bruno Fernandes’ game by numbers vs. Bournemouth: 79 total touches 52 passes attempted 41 passes completed 11 passes into the final third 10 defensive contributions 6 crosses 5 chances created 3 shots 1 assist 1 goal Deserved to be on a winning team. ⚽️🅰️ pic.twitter.com/goA4Czu91U — Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) December 15, 2025 The 31-year-old certainly deserved to be on the winning side. For him and his teammates, all attention now shifts to Aston Villa. Featured image Carl Recine via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Latest Top Stories… Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!