The 16th round of the 2025/26 Premier League season saw the final key match, with Manchester United, playing at Old Trafford, ultimately being held to a 4-4 draw by Bournemouth after goals from Diallo, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, and Cunha.

Two minutes into the game, Manchester United launched an attack, with Bruno Fernandes receiving the ball and unleashing a shot, but the ball struck an opposing player. In the 8th minute, Mbourneau delivered a cross, and Mount's shot in front of the goal was saved by Bournemouth goalkeeper Petrovic.

In the 13th minute, Diallo chipped a pass into the penalty area, and Cunha's header was unsuccessful for Bournemouth goalkeeper Petrovic to block. Diallo then headed the ball into the net from close range, giving Manchester United a 1-0 lead. In the 19th minute, Bruno Fernandes played a diagonal pass, and Cunha, positioned at the edge of the penalty area, received the pass but his long-range shot went wide.

In the 25th minute, Mbomo received a pass from his teammate in the penalty area and took a shot, but the ball was caught by Bournemouth goalkeeper Petrovic. In the 30th minute, Bournemouth created an attacking opportunity. Kluivert chipped the ball into the penalty area, and Taffonier headed the ball towards goal, but it was blocked by Manchester United goalkeeper Lamens.

In the 40th minute, Luke Shaw lost possession, and Semenho, receiving a pass from Adam Smith, surged into the penalty area and fired a low shot into the net, leveling the score at 1-1 for Bournemouth. In first-half stoppage time, Bruno Fernandes took a corner, and Casemiro, despite the defense, headed the ball into the net, giving Manchester United a 2-1 lead again.

At the start of the second half, Taffonier delivered a diagonal pass, and Evanilson followed up with a shot that found the back of the net, leveling the score at 2-2 for Bournemouth. In the 50th minute, Taffonier was brought down by Casemiro while dribbling forward, and the referee showed Casemiro a yellow card. Bournemouth then won a free kick, which Taffonier converted with a long-range shot, giving Bournemouth a 3-2 lead over Manchester United.

In the 61st minute, Manchester United substituted Kobe Menu for Casemiro. In the 77th minute, Manchester United won a free kick, which Bruno Fernandes converted to equalize the score at 3-3. In the 79th minute, Sheskovic's cross was cleared, and Cunha gained possession in the penalty area before firing a low shot into the net, putting Manchester United ahead of Bournemouth 4-3 again.

In the 84th minute, Bournemouth launched a counter-attack after a mistake by Manchester United. Krupi received the ball and slotted it home over the defense, leveling the score at 4-4. In second-half stoppage time, David Brooks received a pass from his teammate and shot while falling to the ground, but the ball was blocked by Manchester United goalkeeper Lamens.

Ultimately, Manchester United drew 4-4 with Bournemouth at home.