MUFC from a Distance
A weekly Manchester United podcast devoted to a club that excites and frustrates in equal measure
MUFC from a Distance
United Score Four, Defend Like It’s Optional | Bournemouth 4–4 United
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Paul Haybyrne
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Manchester United finally looked like an attacking team again — quick combinations, runners everywhere, goals from different areas, and a sense of purpose that’s been missing for far too long.
And somehow… they still didn’t win.
In this episode, I break down the 4–4 draw at Old Trafford against Bournemouth — arguably United’s best attacking performance in years, undone by familiar defensive fragility, poor game management, and moments that felt depressingly predictable.
We’ll talk about:
- Why this was the most coherent United attack in a long time
- How scoring four goals still wasn’t enough
- Defensive chaos, concentration lapses, and structural issues
- Whether this performance is a step forward or just another false dawn
Progress, entertainment, and encouragement — all wrapped up in a result that leaves you wondering how on earth it ended level.