Manchester United conceded directly from a second-minute corner on its way to a humbling 2-1 loss at Bournemouth in the Premier league on Saturday, capping a humiliating week for England's biggest club that began with a Champions league group-stage exit.
In front of 11,500 fans in its cramped and atmospheric Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth — a tiny coastal club that almost dropped out of England's professional leagues six years ago — completed a remarkable double following a 1-0 win at reigning Premier league champion Chelsea last week.
Josh King was the match-winner for Bournemouth in the 54th minute, finding himself in lots of space to turn in a finish from a pre-planned corner routine. There had been more embarrassment earlier for United, when Junior Stanislas' corner kick sailed directly into the far corner to give the hosts the lead.
Marouane Fellaini equalised for United in the 24th. The defeat adds to the concerns of United manager louis van Gaal, who has come under increasing pressure this season — firstly because of the team's dull style of play and then after United was eliminated from the Champions league on Tuesday after a loss to Wolfsburg. Saying Friday that United will have to get used to losing its status as a European heavyweight will hardly have endeared lVG to club's disillusioned fans.
Arsenal beats Villa to go top
BIRMINGHAM: Arsenal moved top of the Premier league — for a day at least — with a 2-0 win Sunday against Aston Villa, which remained adrift at the bottom.
Olivier Giroud converted what appeared to be a harshly awarded penalty at Villa Park in the 8th minute for his 50th league goal for the north london side.
Aaron Ramsey made it 2-0 for the visitors after overwhelming Villa with a fast breakaway attack from its own half.
liverpool draw, newcastle wins
london: Newcastle climbed out of the relegation zone on Sunday by inflicting Tottenham's first Premier league loss since the opening day of the season, coming from behind to clinch a 2-1 victory in the third minute of stoppage time.
Ayoze Perez beat Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo lloris at his near post after fellow substitute Aleksandar Mitrovic had canceled out Eric Dier's first-half headed opener for Tottenham.
Meanwhile, Divock Origi scored in the stoppage time to snatch a 2-2 draw against West Brom. Origi cancelled out Olsson’s goal who scored in the 73rd minute to give West Brom the lead. liverpool lead through Hendorson’s strike.