Southampton vs Man United: Manchester United will look to make it successive wins in the Premier League as they face Southampton on Sunday.
Match Details:
Teams: Southampton vs Manchester United
Venue: St. Mary’s Stadium, Southampton, Hampshire
Date: Sunday 22nd August, 2021
Time: 06:30 PM IST
Live Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/sports/football/list/premier-league-202122/t-7302
Away day ready: 🔵✔️
All set for our first #PL trip of the 2021/22 season — let’s do this, United 👊#MUFC | #SOUMUN
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 22, 2021
Preview
Manchester Untied will look to continue their winning start to the season when they visit the Saints on Sunday in the Premier League.
The Saints were beaten by Everton on the opening day 3-1 last week at Goodison Park.
Richarlison, Doucoure and Calvert-Lewin got their name on the scoresheets to inflict defeat on Southampton.
Getting ready for Sunday’s homecoming 👊
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) August 20, 2021
The Saints initially got the lead through Armstrong in the first half before they let in three.
On the other hand, Manchester United began their season in convincing fashion as they thrashed Leeds Untied 5-1 at home with Pogba leading the charge.
The Frenchman provided 4 assists while Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick. Fred and Greenwood also found the back of the net as the Red Devils ran riot.
Ole’s side went undefeated throughout the season away from home last season and the Norwegian would hope to see the same level of commitment and desire once again.
Southampton mode: 🔛😇#MUFC | #SOUMUN pic.twitter.com/0atl0RlDIp
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 18, 2021
Both sides met last season in the Premier League where Manchester United ensured a torrid time for the Saints as they won 9-0.
Martial scored a brace while Wan-Bissaka, Rashford, Cavani, McTominay, Fernandes, James and a Bendarek OG sealed the deal in the record-equalling win.
Form Guide
Southampton: WWWLL
Manchester United: WLDWW
Last Matches of both teams:
Everton 3-1 Southampton
Manchester United 5-1 Leeds United
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Team News
Smallbone remains the sole absentee for the Saints as he suffers from a cruciate ligament injury.
Manchester United has a number of injury concerns and absentees in Telles, Diallo, Elanga, Henderson, Cavani, Bailly, Rashford and Jones.
All of whom are out due to a late return from holidays post the international season or injuries.
Southampton possible 11:
McCarthy, Livramento, Bednarek, Salisu, Perraud, S. Armstrong, Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Redmond, Adams and A. Armstrong
Manchester United possible 11:
De Gea, Shaw, Maguire, Lindelöf, Wan-Bissaka, Fred, McTominay, Pogba, Fernandes, Sancho and Greenwood
Prediction: Southampton 1-3 Manchester United
Man United would be lifted with last week’s performance and aim to continue the same this time as well.
They look a strong and composed unit and should win this one comfortably against a side which has lost successive matches.
Southampton’s defence will be up against a fierce United attack which they must contend with.
Players to watch out for: Armstrong, Ward-Prowse, Fernandes and Pogba.
