Man Utd and Bournemouth take a point each from chaotic eight-goal thriller

By Simon Peach, PA Chief Football Writer

Manchester United and Bournemouth fought out a jaw-dropping 4-4 draw as substitute Junior Kroupi struck late in one of Old Trafford’s most chaotic matches ever.

Monday’s Premier League encounter will live long in the memory as play swung from end to end, with maddening moments going hand in hand with flashes of brilliance.

United dominated early on and Amad Diallo opened the scoring in his final match before the Africa Cup of Nations, only for Antoine Semenyo to level before avoiding a red card for grabbing Diogo Dalot by the throat.

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Casemiro restored the Red Devils’ lead in first-half stoppage time, only for Evanilson and Marcus Tavernier’s free-kick to give Bournemouth the lead during a wild opening seven minutes of the second period.

But a breathless meeting still had more to give as Ruben Amorim’s side dug deep in a manner akin to last season’s Europa League quarter-final comeback win against Lyon.

Bruno Fernandes levelled with a beautiful free-kick and Matheus Cunha rocked Old Trafford to its foundations, only for sub Kroupi to level as Bournemouth extended their unbeaten record against United to a fifth match.