Manchester United and Bournemouth played out a Premier League classic at Old Trafford, with both sides leading at different stages before settling for a dramatic 4–4 draw in an eight-goal thriller.

United took a 2–1 lead into half-time and appeared in control, but their advantage evaporated just seven minutes after the restart as Evanilson and Marcus Tavernier struck to put Bournemouth ahead. The hosts responded swiftly, with Bruno Fernandes curling in a free-kick before Matheus Cunha added another within two minutes to swing the contest back in United’s favour.

However, Bournemouth refused to relent, and 19-year-old Eli Junior Kroupi fired home an equaliser six minutes from time to secure a deserved point in a breathless encounter.

The match was one of the most chaotic and entertaining of the season, highlighting both the attacking promise and lingering defensive issues in Ruben Amorim’s side. United have now scored 30 Premier League goals the same as Arsenal and fewer only than Manchester City  but have managed just one clean sheet, one fewer than 19th-placed Burnley.

Casemiro received a booking that will rule him out of Sunday’s trip to Aston Villa, while Bournemouth nearly snatched a late winner when David Brooks forced two stoppage-time reaction saves from goalkeeper Senne Lammens.

The draw cost Manchester United a place in the top five, while 13th-placed Bournemouth extended their winless run to seven matches despite a spirited display.