Shaky after all
Cook’s long throw deflect wide as the hosts searched for an equaliser just before the break.
United started the second half on the front foot but Bournemouth so nearly found a leveller, with Wilson – who claimed a penalty after getting ahead of Luke Shaw – unable to reach King’s cross.
Charlie Daniels then saw a left-footed effort deflect wide for a corner.
With the hosts having some momentum, Mourinho opted to bring on Lukaku for Lingard but it took fine play by Jones at the other end to deny Wilson, whose pace continued to cause problems.
Pogba then won a free-kick for United right on the edge of the area after a foul by Bournemouth substitute Lys Mousset, which resulted in jeers from Bournemouth supporters, but Lukaku’s effort went straight into the wall.
Rashford’s left-footed drive was then kept out by Begovic but the game was by no means signed and sealed for United at this stage.
Then came Pogba’s moment of class as he drove past Bournemouth’s midfield before playing in Lukaku whose cool and confident left-footed finish beat Begovic for his 27th goal of the season.
Soon after, Mourinho opted to bring on Daley Blind for Pogba but the Frenchman went to shake a member of the coaching staff ’s hand before walking towards the tunnel without exchanging words with his manager.
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