"Old Trafford played host to a thrilling 4-4 draw between Manchester United and Bournemouth on Monday night (Image credit: Alamy) Manchester United's 4-4 draw with Bournemouth on Monday night was arguably the game of the Premier League season so far. The hosts led three times at Old Trafford - including overturning a 3-2 deficit with two goals in three minutes - but Eli Junior Kroupi's 84th-minute equaliser ensured a topsy-turvy encounter ended all-square."
"It followed comments from Ruben Amorim last Friday, when the United boss refused to confirm whether he would let Kobbie Mainoo leave in January but said he would be "really pleased" if the homegrown midfielder came to talk to him about his lack of game-time. Mainoo, 20, has not made a single Premier League start this season but came on as a first-half substitute against Bournemouth. Amorim has not handed Mainoo a single Premier League start this season (Image credit: Getty Images) It is a far cry from his breakthrough 2023/24 campaign, when he scored in United's FA Cup final victory over Manchester City and started for England in the Euro 2024 final against Spain."
"Mainoo's lack of minutes has fuelled speculation that Amorim doesn't rate the midfielder, although the club reportedly refused to let him join Italian champions Napoli last summer. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. In an apparent reference to the situation, Mainoo's half-brother, Jordan Mainoo-Hames, wore a T-shirt with the words 'Free Kobbie Mainoo' during the game against Bournemouth. The Love Island star attracted plenty of attention for the stunt, which was widely shared on social media within minutes of the final whistle."
Old Trafford hosted a 4-4 draw between Manchester United and Bournemouth, with the hosts leading three times and Eli Junior Kroupi equalising in the 84th minute. The game featured a comeback from a 3-2 deficit with two goals in three minutes. Ruben Amorim declined to confirm whether Kobbie Mainoo could leave in January and said he would be pleased if the midfielder addressed his lack of game time. Mainoo has not started any Premier League matches this season but appeared as a first-half substitute. Mainoo starred in 2023/24 and Napoli were reportedly rebuffed last summer. His half-brother publicly wore a 'Free Kobbie Mainoo' T-shirt during the match.
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