Premier League: Maguire sees red as Man United are held to a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire was shown a red card for conceding the penalty that led to Bournemouth grabbing a 2-2 Premier League draw at the Vitality Stadium on Friday, with the home side twice coming from behind to secure a point.

Maguire, who was recalled to the England squad earlier in the day, went from hero to villain after forcing Bournemouth’s James Hill into an own goal, but conceded a penalty that ultimately cost his side two points ikmj.

Both sides had chances in the first half but neither could find the back of the net, with United goalkeeper Senne Lammens and Bournemouth’s Djordje Petrovic making some fine saves.

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With space at a premium early in the second half, Alejandro Jimenez opened the door for United by pulling on Matheus Cunha’s shirt to concede a penalty, and captain Bruno Fernandes converted to give the visitors the lead in the 61st minute.

However, Ryan Christie equalized six minutes later, squeezing a well-placed shot beyond Lammens’ reach.

Fernandes played his part as United took the lead again in the 71st minute, whipping in a corner that looked from Hill into his own net under pressure from Maguire at the back post.

Seven minutes later, Maguire was sent off for an impulsive tug on Evanilson’s shirt, and teenage substitute Junior Kroupi confidently fired home the penalty.

The visitors had to hold out for more than ⁠10 minutes of stoppage time for a draw, leaving them third in the table with 55 points, 15 behind leaders Arsenal and six behind Manchester City. Bournemouth are 10th with 42 points.

Published on March 21, 2026