United Dominate Bournemouth 4-1 in Soaked Chicago Showdown
So, Manchester United put in a really convincing performance against Bournemouth, thrashing them 4-1 in Chicago as part of the Premier League Summer Series. It was a pre-season friendly, sure, but this one felt anything but laid-back. From the opening whistle, United looked sharp, hungry, and well-drilled — and the rain pouring down at Soldier Field didn’t slow them down a bit.
The opening goals both had a distinctly Danish flavor. First, Rasmus Hojlund — who’s been under the spotlight lately with United considering striker reinforcements — opened the scoring just eight minutes in. He guided a smart header past Bournemouth keeper Djordje Petrovic after a delicious cross from Patrick Dorgu. Then, Dorgu himself got on the scoresheet not long after, outmuscling his marker and catching Petrovic off guard with a composed finish, which was created thanks to a clever, quickly taken free kick from Mason Mount.
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Despite the downpour, United kept up the intensity, with Bruno Fernandes and Mount combining well in midfield. Fernandes, by the way, had one of those “captain’s performance” moments — sprinting back to block a cross in the 69th minute and letting the referee know exactly what he thought about the corner call. That sort of edge and focus is something fans will love to see heading into the new season.
In the second half, it didn’t take long for United to extend their lead. Amad found the net after Bournemouth failed to clear the ball under pressure, and then Ethan Williams — making his senior debut — came off the bench and scored within minutes. His finish was cool and clinical, more like a seasoned striker than a young winger. Definitely a name to keep an eye on.
Bournemouth did manage a late consolation — although it came via an unfortunate own goal by Matthijs de Ligt, who deflected in a shot from David Brooks. But by then, the damage had been done.
Overall, the result leaves United as the only team in the tournament with a perfect record, and they now just need a draw against Everton on Sunday in Atlanta to lift the Summer Series trophy. Ruben Amorim made a number of second-half changes, rotating heavily after the hour mark, which didn’t disrupt United’s momentum at all — if anything, it gave fresh legs like Williams a chance to shine.
In short, it was a strong, confident performance from a side that seems to be growing in fitness, belief, and tactical clarity. Yes, it’s just pre-season, but the signs are encouraging — and if Hojlund keeps scoring like this, the club might start rethinking that new striker pursuit.
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