Man United's thriller vs Bournemouth showcases January needs

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MANCHESTER, England -- The half of the Manchester United team that was strengthened in the summer played well against AFC Bournemouth. The other half -- the one the club hope to put right next summer -- didn't.

The result was a chaotic 4-4 draw at Old Trafford, which showcased everything Ruben Amorim's side are good at, but also highlighted all the work that still needs to be done. United made a conscious effort to remedy their chronic lack of goals last season by buying some.

But with most of the budget spent on attacking players, it meant that the defensive part of the squad has been overlooked. The end product is a team that is capable of scoring goals, but not keeping…