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Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 31st July 2025, 4:03 PM
Manchester United continued their winning form in the Premier League Summer Series with a commanding 4-1 victory over Bournemouth at Chicago’s Soldier Field on Wednesday.
The Red Devils, under Rúben Amorim, showcased a strong display amid rainy and blustery conditions, extending their pre-season momentum following a 2-1 win over West Ham on Saturday.
United vs Bournemouth – Match Summary
| Scorer | Minute | Details |
| Rasmus Højlund | 8’ | Glancing header from Dorgu’s inviting cross |
| Patrick Dorgu | 25’ | Neatly finished after a lofted quick free-kick from Mount |
| Amad Diallo | 53’ | Bundled finish following sustained pressure |
| Ethan Williams (Sub) | 72’ | Curled low shot into the bottom corner |
| Matthijs de Ligt (OG) | 88’ | Deflected own goal, Bournemouth’s sole consolation |
United were firmly in control from the start. Rasmus Højlund opened the scoring just eight minutes in with a well-placed header, capitalising on Patrick Dorgu’s expertly delivered cross. Dorgu then turned scorer himself, latching onto Mason Mount’s clever free-kick to double the lead.
After half-time, Amad Diallo added a third, before Ethan Williams, introduced as a substitute, made an immediate impact with a composed finish in the 72nd minute. The only blemish on an otherwise dominant performance came via an 88th-minute own goal from Matthijs de Ligt.
Amorim’s Impact and Squad Rotation
Rúben Amorim made nine substitutions in the 70th minute, demonstrating squad depth and giving valuable minutes to younger players. The performance highlighted the tactical clarity and energy instilled in United’s play under his management.
West Ham Edge Past Everton in All-Premier League Chicago Encounter
In another Premier League friendly hosted in Chicago, West Ham United rallied to beat Everton 2-1, handing David Moyes a defeat against his former club.
West Ham vs Everton – Match Summary
| Scorer | Team | Minute | Details |
| Idrissa Gueye | Everton | 17’ | Early breakthrough with strong finish |
| Lucas Paquetá | West Ham | 44’ | Equaliser just before the break |
| Niclas Füllkrug | West Ham | 64’ | Match-winner with clinical strike |
Despite an encouraging start, with Idrissa Gueye putting Everton ahead after 17 minutes, West Ham clawed back through Lucas Paquetá, who found the net just before half-time. Niclas Füllkrug sealed the comeback with a confident finish in the 64th minute.
It marked a second consecutive pre-season defeat for Everton, who were thrashed 3-0 by Bournemouth last Saturday.
“I’m not overly concerned because I don’t have the players I need,” Moyes said post-match.
“We knew we’d be up against it coming to the US. We’re simply not ready for this tournament, or the Premier League season right now.”
Final Fixtures – Premier League Summer Series (Atlanta)
The four-team tournament concludes this Sunday in Atlanta, with the final match-ups as follows:
| Fixture | Venue |
| Manchester United vs Everton | Atlanta |
| West Ham vs Bournemouth | Atlanta |
Both United and West Ham will look to finish the US tour unbeaten, while Everton aim to bounce back and find rhythm ahead of the new season.
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