‘Man Utd, it’s happened again’ was replaced by ‘we’re going on a European tour’ as the Bournemouth fans revelled in their latest Old Trafford triumph.

Last season, the success came as Cherries boss Andoni Iraola was still getting used to his new surroundings. There was something more permanent about this success.

There had been a feeling this kind of win was coming as Iraola’s side have carved our numerous chances in recent games without taking them.

After scoring one goal from 29 shots against West Ham on Monday, the stats were three from 10 this time around.

Once Huijsen had put the visitors ahead, Bournemouth had a measure of control and relied on their hosts to make mistakes, which they did with great frequency.

Evanilsen would have had an open goal had he not gone too wide when he skipped round Onana as he recklessly ran from his goal to the edge of the area.

Kluivert kept his cool to finish from the spot just after the hour after he had drawn Mazraoui into an ill-advised penalty-area lunge.

And Semenyo had the energy to keep running after Mainoo had presented him with possession and an opportunity to counter just two minutes later.

In Santa Barbara during the Cherries’ pre-season tour this summer, owner Bill Foley spoke optimistically about ‘little old Bournemouth’ qualifying for Europe. That dream is very much alive.