Bournemouth vs Man United: Man Utd Beat Bournemouth in Chicago Thriller at Premier League Summer Series Manchester United edged Bournemouth 4–1 in the Premier League Summer Series in Chicago, with standout performances from Patrick Dorgu and new signings. Discover where to watch, match details, and fixture context.
⚽ Background & Tournament Context
The Premier League Summer Series 2025, that preseason event taking place in the United States from 26th July to 3rd August, showcases four EPL teams: Manchester United, Bournemouth, Everton and West Ham in a friendly round-robin format at MetLife Stadium (NJ), Soldier Field (Chicago), and Mercedes Benz Stadium (Atlanta).
Manchester United and Bournemouth both started the match in tournament with victories but United defeated West Ham 2–1, while Bournemouth overwhelmed Everton 3–0. Their eagerly awaited face off took place in Chicago on Wednesday.
Bournemouth vs Man United: Recap of the match
- Place: Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
- Date & Time: July 30th, 2025. 9:30pm ET
Score & Key Moments
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Manchester United vs Bournemouth and Manchester United won by 4-1, due to substantial contributions from the new defender
Patrick Dorgu netted with a precise finish following a Mason Mount free kick. - Bruno Fernandes shone quick in the tour and United dominated a big portion of the game.
- Bournemouth, following a 3–0 victory against Everton, failed to score and continue to be winless against United in their recent encounters.
Impact
- United move into position to challenge for the Summer Series title with two wins from two.
- Bournemouth’s unbeaten preseason run ends, but their early form and intensity indicate readiness for the 2025–26 season under Andoni Iraola.
Player Focus: Patrick Dorgu & Others
Patrick Dorgu (Man United)
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Signed in February 2025 for £25M, Dorgu is quickly establishing himself as a defender and offensive threat.
- He netted the second goal against Bournemouth, demonstrating calmness and insight while engaging in the offensive play
Bruno Fernandes & New Signings
- Fernandes continued his strong preseason with a brace in the opener vs West Ham and controlled midfield proceedings against Bournemouth.
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Matheus Cunha, newly acquired from Wolves, appears encouraging in pressing and linking play, yet his participation is still minimal.
- Bryan Mbeumo, another addition, has not made his debut yet but is anticipated to play before the USA tour concludes
Tournament Stakes & Series Format
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Teams got 3 points for a victory and 1 for a tie no shootouts or added time during the group stage. Tie breakers: variation in goals,
overall goals achieved, head to head results. - With both United and Bournemouth at six points entering matchday 3, this clash held possible title-deciding significance.
How to Watch & Broadcast Info
- USA: Live on Peacock and NBC Sports.
- UK: Accessible via Sky Sports and on MUTV worldwide (not in the U.S.).
- Canada & International: Options include fuboTV, JioHotstar, Stan Sport.
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Broader Preseason Significance
- The 2025 Summer Series continues Premier League’s U.S. expansion strategy, offering high-profile friendlies and engaging fan experiences like tailgate zones and trophy displays in each stadium.
- Tours help gauge squad readiness: United testing new signings and youth options; Bournemouth rebuilding after key departures (e.g., Illia Zabarnyi, Dean Huijsen).
Head to Head & Club History
- Manchester United historically have 9 wins to Bournemouth’s 4, with 3 draws in previous competitive fixtures recent meetings have favored Bournemouth slightly, but United leveled the record with this win.
- Bournemouth’s unbeaten run vs United (4 games) ended here underscoring United’s preseason improvements.