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George Smith

'Beautiful player' - Manchester United fans rave over Casemiro goal vs Bournemouth

Manchester United's supporters waxed lyrical about midfield enforcer Casemiro after he netted his second goal of the season to put the Reds in front against Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Tuesday evening.

After a fairly flat and relatively quiet opening 20 minutes, the Brazilian bagged his first Old Trafford goal with 23 minutes on the clock, turning home Christian Eriksen's free-kick delivery. The summer signing connected with the Dane's cross and smashed an outstanding side-footed volley into the roof of the net.

It was an exquisite finish from the 30-year-old, whose performances in recent weeks have deserved a goal. It was his first since scoring against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in October.

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Such has been the quality of his recent performances, United's supporters have been frequently gushing over the Brazilian's qualities. He has been magnificent since arriving at the club in August, transforming the Reds' midfield.

Although Casemiro primary responsibility is to protect the back four and keep things ticking in midfield, he showed a different side to his game with his goal, such was the quality of the finish. Here's what United's fans made of the goal:

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