Harry Maguire was sent off for Manchester United on the day he was recalled to the England squad as Junior Kroupi’s penalty rescued a point for Bournemouth.
The defender had earlier on Friday earned a return to the international fold for the first time since 2024 after being named in Thomas Tuchel’s squad for upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan.
But a day that had started so well ended in disappointment as he was shown a straight red card for pulling back Evanilson inside the box when Manchester United led 2-1.
Kroupi then stepped up to calmly convert the spot-kick and earn Bournemouth a draw.
All the drama happened in the second half after a goalless first 45 minutes.
The visitors took the lead when they were awarded a penalty after Alex Jimenez needlessly tugged back Matheus Cunha inside the box.
Bruno Fernandes stepped up to send the goalkeeper the wrong way for his eighth Premier League goal of the season.
But Bournemouth were level when, after Manchester United had been denied a second penalty when Amad Diallo went down inside the box, Ryan Christie slotted in a fine finish from the edge of the box.
However, Manchester United regained the lead moments later when Fernandes’ corner skimmed off the head of Marcos Senesi and was then then turned into the back of his own net by James Hill.
All three goals came in the space of 10 dramatic minutes, before Bournemouth went close to equalising when Alex Scott’s fine strike struck the woodwork, hit Senne Lammens but then bounced just wide.
However there was more drama to come with nine minutes to go when Maguire gifted the hosts the chance to level from the spot, which Kroupi took.
