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We asked for your views on Bournemouth's draw with Manchester United on Saturday.

Here are some of your answers:

Bournemouth fans

Matt: In general a great display from Bournemouth with lots of energy, pressure and neat passing. We just need to be more clinical. The United penalty was a complete joke. I can’t believe I feel so gutted at not doing the double over United but it’s a sign of how far we’ve come this season.

Andrew: The Man Utd penalty was never a handball and the Bournemouth penalty definitely was a foul on the line, which is classed as in the box. The real score should have been 3-1 to Bournemouth.

Charl: An excellent performance marred only by poor finishing. Defensively we were organised, compact, and direct. Not sure why Iraola persists with Dango Ouattara but overall a very good team performance.

Manchester United fans

Nigel: Headless chickens springs to mind. Ten Hag clearly lost the plot, with substitutions continue to be strange. Mount left on the bench until it's too late. Ten Hag was desperate to buy him in the summer but now he is fit he doesn't want to play him. Casemiro is now hopeless but still gets to start, crazy. Sack Ten Hag now.

Paul: Pretty poor once again. Not a team at all. Reliant on individual moments to get anything. Look like a bunch of blokes who just met in the pub this morning and decided to play football in afternoon. Only Bruno can hold his head up. Rashford and Casemiro awful. Should have lost 5-1 but somehow scraped a draw. How we are still seventh is beyond me.

Sylvia: Passing was poor… easily frequently intercepted by Bournemouth players. Always hesitant when attacking, giving time for the opposition to get into defensive positions.

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Former Brentford and Nottingham Forest manager Mark Warburton spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast after Bournemouth's 2-2 draw against Manchester United on Saturday: "The Bournemouth manager will be disappointed at dropping two points. They were dominant for long periods.

"Individually [Manchester] United had the better quality but Bournemouth showed collective togetherness, teamwork and desire. They were so impressive with and without the ball. I think it's two points dropped. Bournemouth were the better team and United will be quite happy with the one point."

On Manchester United captain and goalscorer Bruno Fernandes: "He has to [step up] because the goals aren't coming from many other areas. Alejandro Garnacho was pulled off at half time and [Marcus] Rashford looked a shadow of what he was last season. The goals have to come and that's been a big problem area for Erik ten Hag."

On Bournemouth goalscorer Dominic Solanke: "From the first minute, he showed his physicality up against [Willy] Kambwala. Maguire came over to try and assist and Solanke showed the cleverness and movement.

"He was very impressive. That relationship with him and Justin Kluivert was again very dangerous."

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Andoni Iraola and his players will know they missed a huge opportunity to earn Bournemouth's first ever league double against Manchester United.

Bournemouth were the better team for significant periods of Saturday's 2-2 draw but they failed to make the most of several high-quality chances, particularly in the first half.

Still, the progress made under Iraola - this week named Premier League manager of the month - in the Spaniard's first season in charge is clear to see.

A strong finish to the season is providing Cherries fans with plenty of optimism as they close in on the club's record Premier League points tally.

While they should have taken all three points on Saturday evening, they require just five points from their remaining six games to beat the 46 achieved in 2016-17.

Andoni Iraola spoke to BBC Match of the Day after Bournemouth's draw with Manchester United: "We didn't take our chances, we had chances to finish with a better result. All the refereeing decisions were against us today.

"It's not bad luck, I complain about consistency. I can't understand the decisions. I did not think it was a penalty from Adam Smith. I disagree.

"These are important points, same way they are important for United they are important for us."

• Bournemouth have gone unbeaten home and away against Manchester United for the first time in a Premier League season (W1 D1), netting five goals across these two matches, as many as they’d scored against the Red Devils in their previous eight meetings.

• Manchester United are winless in their last four Premier League games (D3 L1), their longest such run within a season since October 2021 (also 4 games).

• Manchester United have both scored and conceded in their last eight Premier League away games, their longest such run since December 2018 (also 8 games).

• Dominic Solanke scored his 17th Premier League goal of the season, the most ever scored by a Bournemouth player in a campaign. Only Erling Haaland (20) and Ollie Watkins (18) have more in 2023-24.

• Bruno Fernandes has scored 18 of his 52 goals (35%) from the penalty spot in the Premier League, only Wayne Rooney (20) has ever scored more penalties for Manchester United.

Manchester United twice had to come from behind to deny Bournemouth victory as the Red Devils' winless Premier League run extended to four games.

Captain Bruno Fernandes scored both goals for the visitors, who first trailed to Dominic Solanke's opener before Justin Kluivert gave the Cherries a half-time lead.

Solanke ensured Bournemouth took reward for their positive start with an assured finish low into the corner after getting the better of Willy Kambwala in the 16th minute.

That breakthrough only served to further motivate the home side and Andre Onana was required to deny Milos Kerkez at his near post shortly after, before Luis Sinisterra shot narrowly wide and Ryan Christie twice went close.

Bournemouth were punished for their wastefulness in front of goal when Fernandes levelled from Alejandro Garnacho's cut-back.

But Kluivert restored the hosts' lead five minutes later as a simple ball from Marcos Senesi exposed the generous amount of space between Diogo Dalot and Kambwala.

Bournemouth should have been out of sight before the interval, with wing-back Kerkez heading against the crossbar and Kluivert failing to beat Onana at close range, although Fernandes struck the bar with a superb attempt in response.

With the Cherries unable to extend their advantage, Fernandes equalised again midway through the second half - this time stepping up to convert a penalty awarded after Kobbie Mainoo's shot deflected on to the unfortunate Adam Smith.

United, whose hopes of securing European football were further dented, dropped one place to seventh following Newcastle United's 4-0 win over Tottenham earlier on Saturday.

Bournemouth, who remain 12th, thought they had been awarded a late penalty but, following a lengthy video assistant referee (VAR) review, Kambwala's foul on Christie was determined to have taken place outside the box.

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Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League matches again this season, against a variety of guests.

For this weekend's games, he takes on actor and Leyton Orient fan Daniel Mays.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag claims United should have won their past three games against Brentford, Chelsea and Liverpool, which I think is based on the fact they were ahead each time and could not see it out, but it leaves me wondering which matches he is watching.

If you look at the Liverpool game as a whole then they got absolutely battered. Brentford had stacks of chances too and you could argue United were lucky to get back into the game against Chelsea in the first place, when Moises Caicedo helped them out with a poor backpass.

Bournemouth were brilliant when they won 3-0 at Old Trafford in December, so can they do the double over United? I think they will.

Will Ten Hag be United's manager next season? I am pretty sure he won't.

I have had problems getting United scores right because they have got some excellent individual players who keep digging them out of trouble but, as we have seen, they can't rely on that happening in every game.

Daniel's prediction: 1-3

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Andoni Iraola has been speaking to the media before Bournemouth's Premier League game against Manchester United on Saturday (17:30 BST).

Here are the key lines from the Cherries manager:

• On his Premier League manager of the month award, Iraola said: "It's the first time. I'm really happy that I got it, but obviously I think it is something that is collective for the club. I'm obviously more happy with the points that we got in March - to have 10 points from four games is really nice."

• Iraola added: "There is a lot of work behind [the scenes]. We are working every day better as staff and I think this [award] is something not only for the coaches, but the players who are getting the results from their performances."

• On whether the 3-0 win over Manchester United in the reverse fixture will make Erik ten Hag's side more wary of Bournemouth, Iraola said: "It probably gives them the advantage of knowing that if they are not at their level, we can surprise them. I don't think it is going to be the case any more, so we have to show that we can do it again."

• He added: "We have the advantage of playing at home, but it is going to be difficult because they are a very good team with very good players. You have to keep the concentration over 100 minutes with them because if we make a mistake, normally they score."

• The Cherries will be without five players and are dealing with "some colds" in the squad. Marcus Tavernier has picked up a "hamstring injury" while Antoine Semenyo has been "going through some illness in the past week" and picked up an injury against Luton Town. Iraola also ruled out Chris Mepham, Tyler Adams and Ryan Fredericks.

• Iraola hopes Tavernier's injury will not rule him out for the rest of the season: "I hope he can play the last games, but it is true that it is going to be difficult. If everything goes well, he could be available for us for the last two games, or something like this."

• On his coaching team's dynamic on the touchline: "Coops [Shaun Cooper] and Tommy [Elphick] are the ones that know the fourth officials better. They have experience here in England and they probably deal better [with things]. Pablo [de la Torre] probably doesn't have this relationship. The use of language isn't the same, even though he speaks very good English."

• He said it is "important" that the fourth officials know when managers are unhappy with refereeing decisions: "At the end of the game, we sometimes ask about the reasons for decisions, the lack of consistency, but I understand it is difficult for them. They have taken the decisions and they have to explain it to us." The Spaniard added that "normally they don't get involved too much".

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Andoni Iraola has been named the Premier League's manager of the month for March and is the first Bournemouth boss to win the accolade since Eddie Howe in October 2018.

Iraola pipped Mikel Arteta, Jurgen Klopp and Ange Postecoglou to the award after guiding the team to a four-game unbeaten run.

The Cherries were also the top scorers in the league in March, with 10 goals.

Here are the key facts and figures before Saturday's game between Bournemouth and Manchester United in the Premier League.

• Bournemouth are looking to complete their first league double over Manchester United, following their 3-0 win at Old Trafford in December.

• Manchester United have won four of their six Premier League away games against Bournemouth, losing the other two in December 2015 (1-2) and November 2019 (0-1).

• Bournemouth have won each of their last three Premier League home games – they have never won four in a row at home in the top-flight before.

• Despite coming into this round of games in sixth place in the Premier League table, only bottom side Sheffield United (560) have faced more shots than Manchester United in the Premier League this season (554), while the Red Devils also have the third highest expected goals against figure (58.2).

• Dominic Solanke, Philip Billing and Marcos Senesi were on target for Bournemouth in their 3-0 win over Manchester United in the reverse fixture. Only Joshua King in 2019-20 has scored home and away for the Cherries against the Red Devils in a single campaign.

• Bournemouth’s Ryan Christie (33) and Manchester United’s Antony (31) are the two players to have had the most shots without scoring a single goal so far in the Premier League this season.

Bournemouth’s superlative form during March was recognised last week with a rare sweep of nominations for all four of the Premier League’s monthly awards – manager of the month (Andoni Iraola), player of the month (Antoine Semenyo), goal of the month (Dominic Solanke v Luton) and save of the month (Neto v Burnley).

However, a five-match unbeaten run was ended by Saturday’s last-gasp defeat at Luton – the first time since their return to the top flight in 2022 that the Cherries have lost to a newly promoted side.

That result has, at least for now, quietened any talk of Bournemouth somehow sneaking into seventh or eighth place which may bring a Europa Conference League spot, as they lost ground on other clubs in what BBC Radio Solent’s Cherries commentator Kris Temple has jokingly dubbed the “European Chase League” of teams halfway down the table.

However, one target remains at the forefront of everyone’s minds – winger Marcus Tavernier stating in his post-match interview with BBC Radio Solent at Luton: “We all want to break the club’s record of points, we all know that’s our goal.”

That record stands at 46 points from the 2016-17 season when Eddie Howe’s side finished ninth, a total which would be matched if Iraola’s men take five points from their last seven games.

Off the field, owner Bill Foley donned hard hat and hi-vis jacket this week to visit where the club’s new training ground at Canford Magna is set to open later this year.

He told Sky Sports: “With these new facilities, we can keep on getting better every year.

“But we’re not a sovereign wealth fund. We came to Bournemouth to be part of the community, not be the arrogant American that wants to change everything. A new stadium will help expand our fanbase, though it’ll take a while to build.”

Bournemouth's last-gasp defeat by Luton Town at the weekend was a tough one to take the given that Cherries fans had been spending the week mentally flirting with the possibility of European football.

While the loss does not quite eliminate that opportunity, it has probably recalibrated our thoughts in terms of the realistic expectations from this season.

The game itself was one of two halves, with Bournemouth dominating the opening 45 before Luton's determination shone through, despite the setback of Marcus Tavernier's early second-half opener for the Cherries.

The Hatters peppered our goal and against an Andoni Iraola side that looked content to sit back and control the game, it would only take two lapses of concentration for it to turn - and so it proved to be the case.

Truth be told, if there was one outcome Bournemouth fans would not lose sleep over, it would be being beaten by our 'plucky little' divisional stablemates - another side who frequently bear the brunt of patronising soundbites from the media over how 'well' they are doing.

Whilst our feelings were of disappointment, it was seemingly unmatched compared with the agony of Nottingham Forest, whose fans went on social media to express their disgust at our inability to win!

The fact is, though, Bournemouth really could have a big say in the Premier League battle for survival, as we will face Brentford in the not too distant future, perhaps another game where Cherries can enhance our unspoken bond with the Hatters!

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We asked for your thoughts on Saturday's Premier League game between Luton Town and Bournemouth.

Here are some of your responses:

Luton fans

Nicola: Luton Town, you never cease to surprise me with the levels of commitment and fight you have! These three points are absolutely crucial in the fight we find ourselves in to avoid relegation. I couldn't be prouder of your heart, your spirit, and the way you have played. We are Luton Town and we will not give anything but 100%. Bring on the next game!

GDM: That second-half performance demonstrated what we are about. The passion, commitment and effort shown by all of the players was clear. You could see how much it meant to the players and the coaching staff at the final whistle. Jordan Clark was fantastic in the second half. I think that was Kabore's best game for us. I love this squad.

David: As happy as happy can be. What a victory and relentless application by the whole team. A fantastic cameo from Cauley Woodrow. The emotion at the final whistle was palpable - the Kenilworth Road earth shook. The dream is still alive and I am so pleased for Rob Edwards and the whole club.

Phil: The huge injury list hasn't dulled the Hatters' fighting spirit. The substitutes gave their all when they came on and we wanted it more than Bournemouth. Keep the belief. We have shown the Premier League what can be done on a shoestring budget, without breaking the rules!

Bournemouth fans

John: Bournemouth love to give the bottom teams, who are in trouble, a chance to escape the drop! Why? I do not know, but at least we are safe. Well done, Luton. Let's move on and beat Manchester United next week. Up the Cherries.

Caxtonia: Surely the job of a manager is to organise and guide his team to obtain the best result possible. It is not to criticise their performance after the match has been lost, which surely is a failure on his part as he had all of the opportunities to make beneficial changes while the match was in progress. The place for criticism is the dressing room.

Robert: Once again, the substitutions beggar belief. Iraola took off our best player by far, Semenyo, and brought on our worst player, Billing. Unsurprisingly, we then go on to lose this game.

Stew: Very nice Bournemouth. Please can we stop with the nice bits. Please just stuff the rest - you cannot be a saviour forever. Just beat everyone by as much as you can. That is Premier League football - like it or not.

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After five wins in their last six Premier League games heading to Kenilworth Road hopes of Bournemouth making a sustained push to qualify for Europe had started to grow.

The Cherries played some superb football against Luton in the first half - their slick passing and neat interplay frequently opened up the home side's defence.

However, Andoni Iraola's men were unable to convert their dominance into that precious football commodity: goals.

After getting their noses in front Bournemouth's players retreated deeper and deeper into their own half.

It invited Luton to pile on the pressure and eventually it told when they equalised before a dramatic 90th-minute winner.

In his post-match media duties Iraola blamed the wind - with his players unable to find any necessary escape routes in the second half when they were kicking against the gusts provided by storm Kathleen.

There was probably some truth in that assessment, but it felt a slightly weak excuse and showed the need for the Cherries to add some substance to their undoubted style.

Bournemouth require six points from their remaining fixtures to eclipse their highest Premier League points total which would represent an entirely respectable season.

Whether they are able to go on muster a sufficient amount for supporters to dust off their passports remains to be seen.

If they fall just short, this might be one of the games pinpointed as the reason why.

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has been speaking to BBC Sport following the defeat: "It is a hard one. It has happened in the opposite way for us. We have won games in the last minute, we should have been more ruthless in the first half.

"The wind was key. It was in our favour in the first half, we had chances. The second half, we couldn’t play like that because of the wind. They pushed and, in the end, they won the game.

"It [the wind] affected the game. It was very good for us in the first half, and very bad in the second half. We were feeling comfortable but not realising [the difference of the] second half against the wind.

"The substitutes didn’t give us the spark they have in other games. We weren’t finding the spaces with the long balls like in the first half."

On Marcus Tavernier going off: "Yeah, I think it is a hamstring injury. He will be out for some time."