For those of a Red Devils persuasion, the galling aspect of this defeat wasn’t so much the ineptitude of the home side, but simply the fact that nobody was really surprised that an excellent Bournemouth side on the up could and ultimately would win at Old Trafford. United’s midfield dysfunction and lack of defensive organization is so obvious, that Andani Iraola’s well-coached Cherries looked a cut above tactically and comfortable in every other facet from kickoff to the final whistle. A 5-0 scoreline wouldn’t have flattered the visitors. And that’s the not the first time someone has said that about an away side playing United this season. How Erik ten Hag fixes this is beyond me. A possibly season-defining double-header against Bayern and Liverpool up next is hardly going to fill the United faithful’s heart with any sense of hope. As for Iraola, he’s only the latest Basque coach to pitch up and show his quality in the Premier League as he gradually leads a classy in-form Bournemouth side up the table.