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Manchester United vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from Old Trafford

Sports Staff
Sunday 12 March 2023 15:29 GMT
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Luke Shaw challenges Theo Walcott in the early stages
Luke Shaw challenges Theo Walcott in the early stages (Reuters)

Follow live coverage as Manchester United face Southampton in the Premier League today.

Manchester United made two changes for Sunday’s Premier League match against rock-bottom Southampton. Jadon Sancho and Aaron Wan-Bissaka came in for Fred and Diogo Dalot following Thursday’s 4-1 win against Real Betis in the Europa League.

Charly Alcaraz was passed fit to start for Southampton, who made one alteration as Romain Perraud replaced Ainsley Maitland-Niles.

We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:

Manchester United vs Southampton

United waste the corner as Fernandes and Shaw combine from the short kick, only for the left-back to balloon an awful cross into the stands.

12 March 2023 15:17

Manchester United vs Southampton

United enjoy a better spell now as Rashford and Sancho link up on the left. The hosts eventually win a corner. They may need to make set-pieces count…

12 March 2023 15:16

Manchester United vs Southampton

That's brilliant defending from Martinez, and Fernandes should be grateful after setting Southampton on the break with some sloppy play. Sulemana looked to be through on goal, but Martinez raced back to win the ball and calmly turn his way out of trouble.

12 March 2023 15:15

Manchester United vs Southampton

Martinez makes a vital intervention with Walcott lurking at the back post. United simply can't get out at present.

12 March 2023 15:14

Manchester United vs Southampton

12 March 2023 15:12

Manchester United vs Southampton

IT NEARLY IS! Ward-Prowse whips a terrific effort towards the top-right corner, leaving De Gea completely stranded. The shot clips the top of the crossbar on its way over, however, and United can breathe a huge sigh of relief.

12 March 2023 15:12

Manchester United vs Southampton

Substitution Carlos Jonas Alcaraz Stuart Armstrong

12 March 2023 15:11

Manchester United vs Southampton

Now Fernandes fouls Lavia to give Saints a free-kick 25 yards out. Ward-Prowse is one free-kick goal away from matching David Beckham's Premier League record. Is this the moment?

12 March 2023 15:10

Manchester United vs Southampton

Walcott slips when through on goal, but the flag goes up! United hearts were in mouths for a moment there as Walcott faced up to De Gea, but the Southampton man went too early.

12 March 2023 15:09

Manchester United vs Southampton

United are struggling to retain possession as Southampton try to take charge. McTominay fouls Lavia in midfield, and Saints can build an attack.

12 March 2023 15:08

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