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Tim Sherwood claims Manchester United's players 'threw the towel in' during 3-0 thrashing by Bournemouth at Old Trafford, as he insists Erik ten Hag's side have 'got away with it' in recent weeks

Tim Sherwood claims Manchester United's players 'threw the towel in' during their 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday.

Erik ten Hag's side suffered the disappointing Premier League defeat after goals from Dominic Solanke, Philip Billing and Marcos Senesi struck for the visitors.

The defeat saw United set an unwanted home record in the top-flight, as they suffered their fourth home defeat in the league during the 2023-24 campaign.

Afterwards, Sky Sports pundit Tim Sherwood lambasted the United players and suggested they admitted defeat midway through the clash.

He said: 'I think the performances have been as bad as this, but they've got away with it.