Man United player ratings v Bournemouth: Cunha 8, Fernandes 8, Yoro 5

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said his side had inspired the Old Trafford crowd in a pulsating 4-4 draw against Bournemouth, but must be more ruthless to turn draws into victories.

Three times United led the Cherries on Monday in arguably the best offensive performance of Amorim's reign in charge.

Matheus Cunha netted just his second goal for the club, Bruno Fernandes curled in a brilliant free-kick and Amad Diallo signed off for the Africa Cup of Nations with the opening goal.

But United's defensive frailties without the experienced duo of Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt were exposed as they failed to win for the third consecutive home game.

The Red Devils were beaten 1-0 at Old Trafford by 10-man Everton last month and also blew the lead in a 1-1 draw against struggling West Ham.

Amorim, though, turned his frustration on the wasted chances during a dominant first half.

"We are really disappointed. Crazy game. It might look like we lost the two points in the second half but I think we lost them in the first half," said the Portuguese coach.

"We dominated and created so many chances. We had to go to half-time with a different result.

"In the end we deserved more. It was a fun game for eveyone at home."

A point edges United up to sixth in the Premier League, just two points off the top four.

Bournemouth’s winless run now stands at seven games, but coming on the back of last week’s goalless draw with Chelsea, this was another night to give encouragement to Andoni Iraola.

“Normally when it’s 4-4 they say the managers don’t like these kinds of games because it’s a lot of mistakes but also it’s one point for us,” he said. “Maybe it’s not a lot but we also enjoyed the game because we’ve come from behind."

Man United ratings

Senne Lammens - 6/10: Kept a Tavernier effort – Bournemouth’s first on target after 29 minutes – out. Could have done better for Bournemouth’s third from Tavernier. Top save with his right foot from Brooks on 95.

Leny Yoro - 5/10: Back in the side with Mazraoui away on Africa Cup of Nations duty. Fortunate not to get a yellow for a 33rd-minute foul. Blocked the man to let Casemiro score the second, but punished with Evanilson’s goal. Club want him to be more aggressive and you can see why.

Ayden Heaven - 5/10: The 19-year-old at the heart of the defence that conceded four.