After Manchester United suffered a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth for the second consecutive season, the club’s fans took to social media to express their anger, with many directing their frustrations at striker Joshua Zirkzee. Despite a managerial change, with Ruben Amorim replacing Erik ten Hag, United once again fell to Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth side, with goals from Dean Huijsen, Justin Kluivert, and Antoine Semenyo securing a commanding victory for the Cherries.
The loss came just a week after United’s dramatic 1-0 win over Manchester City, a result that had briefly lifted spirits at Old Trafford. However, this latest setback, following a 4-3 defeat to Spurs in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, served as a stark reminder of the uphill battle the team faces. The performance against Bournemouth was a significant blow to the club’s morale, showing that despite the recent managerial change and the brief moments of brilliance, much more is needed to turn the tide.
As expected, the fanbase expressed their displeasure online, with many criticizing individual performances. Zirkzee, who had already come under scrutiny for previous lackluster performances, once again found himself the focal point of fan anger. Despite being one of the attacking players, Zirkzee failed to make an impact, and his poor display added to the frustration felt by United fans, who took to platforms like Twitter to demand better from the squad. The striker’s performance on Saturday was seen as another instance where he failed to deliver on his potential, earning widespread condemnation from fans who felt the club needed more from their forward line.
This loss highlighted the need for improvement and consistency in the team, especially with a challenging season ahead. Fans are hoping that both Amorim’s managerial adjustments and a potential shake-up of the squad will help bring United back to its former glory, but after another disappointing defeat, the road ahead seems long.