The three Bournemouth goalscorers cost a combined £85m, joining from Vasco da Gama, Middlesbrough, and Porto. The Cherries are smart at investing, far more so than Manchester United, who have wasted a lot of money by failing to look outside the box for players like Rayan, Marcus Tavernier and Evanilson. United may not have the wealth they previously showed in the transfer market but Bournemouth are showing what can be done within a budget and, more importantly, will be able to make a profit on signings.
United, however, only know losses as everyone’s price tag diminishes the moment they come through the Old Trafford door. Jason Wilcox and others can point to certain factors that are against them but there are quality signings to be made at the right price if you have the ability to find them. Will Unwin Match report: Manchester United 0-3 Bournemouth Will Unwin: Carrick left carrying can for institutional failings Aston Villa were quite happy to sell Emiliano Martínez but many feared it would be difficult to find an upgrade on the World Cup-winning goalkeeper.
They have seemingly done so in the form of the £30m signing Zion Suzuki, who was superb against Manchester City. Nicolas Jackson’s goals stole the headlines but Suzuki’s bounty of saves ensured that Villa were victorious, while also impressing with his distribution. ”He’s ambitious. I think it’s very important, his mentality,” Unai Emery said.
And in buildup, he’s a really fantastic player because he can play short, he can understand where is the superiority to break the opponent’s press. He has qualities to do long ball, getting our players in attack. So, we are very, very impressed how he adapted so quick with us.” WU Match report: Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester City Aside from the reaction to the half-time and full-time scores from Old Trafford, the biggest noise at Anfield was generated by Ronald Araújo showing no mercy in his challenges on Malick Yalcouyé and Charalampos Kostoulas.
The on-loan Barcelona defender immediately endeared himself to the Kop with his commitment and quality, and was again in commanding form to help Andoni Iraola record his first Premier League home win as Liverpool head coach. Even the first goal, he wins two duels in a row and defensively he’s been really, really good. I’m happy for him because I’ve taken him out in the last two games because we needed more offensive things.
But he has continued working with no issues and today we needed him more. He has given a very, very good 90 minutes.” Andy Hunter João Pedro is unlikely to make a swift return after picking up an injury in training. The Chelsea striker missed the defeat to Tottenham and had a scan on Sunday.
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