Man Utd draws 2-2 with Bournemouth after Maguire red card
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On 2026-03-20, Manchester United drew 2-2 away to Bournemouth in the Premier League, with Harry Maguire sent off and manager Michael Carrick angry about several penalty decisions. The result leaves United dropping points in their push for a higher league finish, while Bournemouth gain a useful home point. Debate over the referee’s penalty calls has overshadowed the on-field performances and sparked fresh questions about VAR consistency in England.
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- •Harry Maguire received a red card during the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Manchester United on 2026-03-20.
- •The game at Bournemouth finished 2-2, with Manchester United reduced to ten men after Maguire’s dismissal.
- •Manchester United manager Michael Carrick publicly criticised what he saw as inconsistent penalty decisions in the match.
- •Carrick said he was "baffled" by the way different penalty incidents were judged by the officials.
- •Player ratings from the match gave Bruno Fernandes a score of 7 out of 10.
- •The same ratings listed Matheus Cunha with a score of 8 out of 10 against Bournemouth.
- •Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, now at Manchester United, received a rating of 6 out of 10 in those assessments.
- •The draw altered both Bournemouth’s and Manchester United’s positions and points totals in the Premier League table.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Harry Maguire receives a suspension from the red card incident Manchester United may have to adjust their central defence in upcoming league matches.
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CNChannel News AsiaCarrick fumes over penalty decisions as Man United held by BournemouthCNChannel News AsiaMaguire sees red as Man United held to 2-2 draw at BournemouthMEThe National (UAE)Man United player ratings v Bournemouth: Fernandes 7, Cunha 8, Mbeumo 6AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Carrick ‘baffled’ by inconsistent penalty calls as Man Utd held