Manchester United held to 2-2 draw by Bournemouth

Manchester United, who had defender Harry Maguire sent off in the 78th minute with a red card, twice squandered a lead. Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring for United in the 61st minute from the penalty spot, but Ryan Christie equalised for the home side in the 67th minute.

Red card

United regained the lead thanks to an own goal by James Hill in the 71st minute. However, Elie Junior Kroubi leveled the score for Bournemouth in the 81st minute from the penalty spot after Maguire fouled Evanilson inside the box. The referee then showed Maguire a red card on the same day he was called up to his national team.

Michael Carrick's men have lost just once in their ten matches since he took charge of the Red Devils.

With league leaders Arsenal and second-placed Manchester City preoccupied with the League Cup final on Sunday, the focus in the Premier League shifts to the fierce battle for Champions League qualification and the fight to avoid relegation.

Manchester United fielded the same starting eleven that secured a 3-1 victory over Aston Villa last week, with Carrick opting for the same lineup.

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, on the other hand, made two changes to his starting eleven compared to last week.

United were looking to solidify their place in the top three. Carrick's men, who have won three of their last five league games, could have extended their lead over fourth-placed Aston Villa to six points, but they failed to do so, settling for a single point to reach 55 points, four points ahead of Villa.

Third place

Bournemouth, still in contention for European qualification, haven't lost in the Premier League since January 3rd (a 2-3 defeat to Arsenal), but they are currently on a run of five consecutive draws, leaving them in tenth place with 42 points. 

The action continues on Saturday with Brighton playing Liverpool, Fulham facing Burnley, Everton taking on Chelsea, and Leeds United hosting Brentford.