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Manchester United were humiliated as Bournemouth ran wild at Old Trafford on a somber day for Ruben Amorim. As a result, United will finish in the bottom half of the standings at Christmas for the first time since 1989-90. Manchester United 0-3 Bournemouth: Ruben Amorim 's side humiliated as Cherries run wild at Old Trafford. AFP via Getty Images United, who capitulated in the second half, will finish in 13th place at Christmas following another poor performance, leaving them with only seven points from Amorim's first six games in charge. The home crowd booed when the final whistle blew. Marcus Rashford was left out of the United team again, although he was at Old Trafford to witness the game. Bournemouth have risen to sixth place as they continue their outstanding season under Andoni Iraola. Bournemouth went ahead on 29 minutes when Dean Huijsen headed home totally unmarked from a free-kick as United conceded another set-piece goal. United were poor for the majo...

Andoni Iraola says Manchester United have already become a "different" side under Ruben Amorim. Iraola takes his Bournemouth side to Old Trafford on Sunday, with the Cherries sitting seventh but only three points clear of their opponents. Andoni Iraola has warned Bournemouth to expect a tough test at Old Trafford. PA Amorim's tenure began with a draw against Ipswich, but since then, United has won four games and lost three, with last weekend's derby triumph over Manchester City followed by a League Cup loss to Tottenham. "I think they are different," said Iraola, whose side won the corresponding encounter 3-0 last year. "I believe they play differently, using a distinct strategy and approach to the game. I believe they keep the games more under their control. They have increased their possession of the ball and have excellent patterns. "If we let them dominate the game and be the team making decisions on the ball, it will be really ...