Bournemouth and Manchester United played out a 1-1 draw at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday, with VAR controversially intervening during the fixture.
The home side looked as though they'd claim all three points through Antoine Semenyo, with the 25-year-old netting in the 23rd minute.
But United were able to secure a draw in stoppage time through Rasmus Hojlund, with the Denmark international converting from close range.
To add to the hosts' frustrations, Bournemouth saw striker Evanilson dismissed following a VAR review.
Bournemouth and Manchester United played out a 1-1 draw at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday, with VAR controversially intervening during the fixture
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The Brazilian appeared to slip as he tackled Noussair Mazraoui - but his yellow card was then upgraded to a red, much to his dismay.
Fans on X were left astonished by the decision, with one user writing: "Never a red."
A second fumed 'not once did VAR even acknowledge that he SLIPPED', while a third hit out by saying: "That’s 100 per cent accidental. If it was on purpose then yes a red. But he literally slipped. Disgraceful."
Another blasted: "Shocking refereeing."
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After being forced to play with 10-men, Bournemouth were plucky.
But United were able to earn a point through Hojlund, with the former Atalanta striker cutting a relieved figure as he finally ended his goal drought.
The strike will mean the world to the young striker, who has had to contend with plenty of criticism amid his inconsistent performances this term.
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📸 - VAR checking for serious foul play.
— VAR Hub (@VARHub) April 27, 2025
🟥 - RED CARD EVANILSON. pic.twitter.com/OFbYTkC9vv
Prior to Hojlund's goal, Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho missed big chances for the visitors as they looked to get back on level terms.
Fernandes squandered a glorious opportunity to level in the second half but sliced his effort wide.
As for Garnacho, the Argentina international went close with a powerful low drive and was also denied by Kepa Arrizabalaga in the Bournemouth goal.
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Amorim even appeared somewhat resigned to United losing at one point, with the 39-year-old choosing to substitute Harry Maguire with Thursday night's Europa League match with Athletic Bilbao in mind.
He will, however, be pleased with his side's fighting spirit as they avoided another disappointing defeat.
It has been a campaign to forget for the fallen giants. However, they may be able to achieve redemption if they're able to win the Europa League for a second time - having previously done so under another Portuguese boss, Jose Mourinho, in 2017.
Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo celebrates his goal against Manchester United on Sunday
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Bournemouth are next in action against Arsenal, with that match set to take place at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday (3pm).
As for United, their next league match is against Brentford on Sunday (2pm).
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