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Watch Dominic Solanke Score Brilliant Back-Heeled Goal After Manchester United Fall Victim To Bournemouth Press

Dominic Solanke silenced Old Trafford just five minutes into Saturday's Premier League game by scoring a brilliant goal for Bournemouth.

Solanke netted his ninth goal of the season thanks to a cheeky back-heeled finish following a low cross by Lewis Cook.

The goal came after Manchester United fell victim to Bournemouth's high press.

Bruno Fernandes was in United's left-back position when he chipped a hopeful pass towards Scott McTominay, who was unable to control the ball under pressure from Cook.

Cook then sprinted passed Sofyan Amrabat before firing in a cross, which Solanke craftily diverted past Andre Onana.

Manchester United's players pictured looking on helplessly as a fine shot from Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke (no.9) rolls into the net during a Premier League game at Old Trafford in December 2023

Manchester United's players pictured looking on helplessly as a fine shot from Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke (no.9) rolls into the net during Saturday's Premier League game at Old Trafford

Bournemouth twice went close to doubling their lead during the first half.

The Cherries had a Marcus Tavernier goal disallowed for offside before Solanke hit the post with a fierce shot that had beaten Onana.

But Bournemouth did get a second... and then a third.

Philip Billing rose above Luke Shaw - who was playing as a center-back - to head home from a Tavernier cross in the 68th minute.

Another Tavernier cross then set up Marcos Senesi to make it 3-0 five minutes later.

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