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Manchester United drew at home to Bournemouth

The visitors from Manchester had to play about 20 minutes with a man less

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Manchester United defender Harry Maguire received a red card in the 78th minute, and Bournemouth was given the right to take a penalty, which led to a 2-2 draw in the match between the two teams from the 31st round of the English Premier League, and the hosts fell behind twice to secure a point, BTA reported.

United captain Bruno Fernandes converted a 11-meter penalty kick to give the visitors the lead in the 61st minute, and Ryan Christie equalized six minutes later, but the visitors took the lead again when James Hill headed the ball into his own net.

However, Maguire then pulled the shirt of Bournemouth striker Evanilsson, and the referee awarded a penalty, which the substitute Junior Krupi converted in the 81st minute.

The visitors had to play around 20 minutes with a man less and held on to a draw that left them third in the standings with 55 points, 15 behind leaders Arsenal and six behind Manchester City. Bournemouth are tenth with 42 points.