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Over 500 shots! Absolutely shocking Man Utd defensive stat emerges after woeful first half vs Bournemouth - and furious Rio Ferdinand can't help but speak out

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Manchester United's abysmal defensive performance continued as a shocking stat revealed after their dismal first half against Bournemouth.

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  • Shocking stat shows Man Utd's defensive woes
  • Bournemouth twice took lead against Red Devils
  • Ferdinand reacted to Ten Hag's team's struggles

  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Dominic Solanke and Justin Kluivert were on target as Bournemouth took a 2-1 after the first half against United on Saturday. The Red Devils saw 12 shots being taken at their goal in the first 45 minutes as the tally of total shots conceded this season rose to 565, the most they have conceded in a single season since 2003-04.

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  • WHAT RIO FERDINAND SAID

    Club legend Rio Ferdinand was left frustrated after his team's poor show against the Cherries as he took to X and wrote: "Only 12 shots at our goal in the 1st half".

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    The United backline has leaked 52 goals thus far in the current season, the most among the top six teams.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?

    The Red Devils will be next seen in action on April 21 as they shift focus to the FA Cup where they take on Coventry in a crucial semi-final clash.

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