Fernandes Leads United to Unconvincing 2-2 Draw with Bournemouth

Bruno Fernandes scored twice to lead Manchester United to an unconvincing 2-2 draw with hosts Bournemouth, causing the team to drop to seventh place in the Premier League on Saturday. The Portuguese player salvaged his team twice after Bournemouth took a deserved lead on both occasions through Dominic Solanke and Justin Kluivert. United has now failed to win in four league matches, sitting on 50 points from 32 games, trailing Newcastle United on goal difference. Bournemouth created several chances in the first half and took the lead through Solanke before Fernandes equalized against the run of play in the 31st minute. Kluivert capitalized on more defensive weaknesses to restore Bournemouth's lead shortly after, but Fernandes scored a penalty in the second half after a handball by Adam Smith to draw level.