Manchester United’s Casemiro celebrates scoring their first goal with Bruno Fernandes at the English Premier League football match between Bournemouth and Manchester United at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, southern England on May 20, 2023.
Man United’s chances of qualifying for next season’s Champions League have been boosted by Casemiro’s brilliant first-half goal, which secured a 1-0 win against Bournemouth on Saturday.
Their rivals, Liverpool, came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa. This means United only need one point from their remaining two games to secure a place in the prestigious European competition.
The Champions League has been a key target for United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, since he took over, and they have already won the League Cup. The club will play in the FA Cup final next month against Manchester City at Wembley Stadium.
Despite missing Marcus Rashford, who was absent due to an illness, United took the lead in just nine minutes into the game with a stunning acrobatic volley from Casemiro.
David de Gea denied Dominic Solanke an equalizer with a remarkable save, and Casemiro attempted to increase the lead with a thumping drive, which was well-saved by Bournemouth’s goalkeeper, Neto.
Bournemouth’s Illya Zabarnyi made an excellent clearance to prevent Bruno Fernandes from scoring, but Kieffer Moore squandered a chance to level the score when he shot straight at De Gea.
David Brooks almost leveled the score for Bournemouth after the interval, but De Gea turned his fierce drive over the bar. However, Manchester United continued to push for a second goal, and Senesi volleyed on to the roof of the net in added time before Man United secured victory.
The Red Devils now face Chelsea and Fulham in their remaining two Premier League games, both of which will take place at Old Trafford.