Man United impress during comfortable win over Bournemouth

Manchester United 4 - 1 Bournemouth

Manchester United moved into pole position in the Premier League Summer Series tournament, by beating Bournemouth 4-1 in Chicago.

Author | Olivia T

Stadium | Soldier Field 

The Red Devils are the only team in the pre-season competition with a perfect record, following another impressive win in the United States.

Our two first-half goals were of a distinctly Danish flavour, as Patrick Dorgu set up Rasmus Hojlund with a pinpoint cross before scoring himself.

Amad and Ethan Williams scored from close range in the second half, while Matthijs de Ligt inadvertently turned David Brooks’ cross into his own net, providing a consolation goal for Bournemouth.

This comfortable victory leaves Ruben Amorim’s side needing just a point against Everton on Sunday to lift the trophy in Atlanta.

Liam C, a Manchester United fan told us: "This was a solid performance. Was really impressed by some of the players. It feels like we're making some form of progress at last."

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Josh D, another fan, travelled to Chicago for the match from Manchester. He told us: "Yes, it's only pre season However, we seem to have a style of play which just didn't exist last season. Onwards and upwards now."

Which players stood out?

Tom Heaton

Made a solid save at 2-0 in his first pre-season start and an even better save at 3-0, earning praise from his teammates. One user posted on the RedCafe.net forum that Heaton should be United's 2nd choice keeper next season.

Patrick Dorgu

The left wing-back delivered a precise cross for Hojlund to give United the lead, before capping his performance with a goal of his own following a sharp burst into the final third.

Mason Mount

He showed quick thinking by taking a fast free kick for Dorgu to score, resulting in a strong performance from the playmaker. The former Chelsea player will be desperate to have a good pre-season after two injury-filled years at Old Trafford.

Rasmus Hojlund

He guided Dorgu's header into the corner of the net in the fifth minute, scoring that elusive first goal of the pre-season. His performance certainly impressed the fans, and many are beginning to speculate about the role he might play at Old Trafford this season.

Ethan Williams

Williams was the standout player of a number of academy players that came on during the second half. The finish was brilliant, a low-driven shot towards the near post, and he looked bright in his all round play as well.