Southampton v Man Utd LIVE: Marcus Rashford scores in comfortable win to lift pressure on Erik ten Hag
Southampton 0-3 Manchester United: Matthijs de Ligt and Rashford struck twice in eight minutes for the visitors after Cameron Archer’s penalty was saved by Andre Onana
Manchester United claimed a morale-boosting win to ease the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag as Southampton lost a fourth consecutive game since returning to the Premier League.
United came into the early kick-off needing a result following back-to-back defeats to Brighton and Liverpool and Southampton were handed an early chance to give Ten Hag a further problem when Diogo Dalot fouled 18-year-old winger Tyler Dibling in the penalty area.
But Cameron Archer’s effort from the spot was saved by Andre Onana and moments later the striker’s miss was punished by Matthijs de Ligt, the defender heading home from Bruno Fernandes’ excellent cross for his first United goal since signing from Bayern Munich.
Marcus Rashford then scored his first Manchester United goal since March to double the lead for the visitors. The forward was left unmarked on the edge of the box and bent a dipping shot inside Aaron Ramsdale’s post to end his scoring drought after a difficult start to the season.
Southampton offered little in the second half - in fact, Russell Martin’s side did not have another shot on goal after Archer’s penalty miss - and they were later reduced to 10 men when captain Jack Stephens was sent off for a wild lunge on Alejandro Garnacho.
Garnacho added a third in stoppage time as United claimed an important three points. Follow all the reaction to Manchester United’s win in our live blog, below
Southampton 0-0 Manchester United
7 mins: SAVE! Wow! Almost a stunning moment for the 18-year-old Premier League debutant Tyler Dibling! The teenager goes on a run down the right wing, looking confident on his left foot. He cuts inside and bends a shot towards the far post, but Onana saves!
Almost electric. Even that run and shot from Dibling has raised the mood in St Mary’s. The hosts are looking confident.
Southampton 0-0 Manchester United
4 mins:
Southampton 0-0 Manchester United
3 mins: A quiet start, with Rashford looking to make an early inroad down the left wing before he is shut off by Stephens. Dalot gives the ball away cheaply on the edge of the box but Martinez steps in sharply.
KICK-OFF! Southampton 0-0 Manchester United
Underway at St Mary’s! Southampton are desperate for their first point of the season after three opening defeats, while it’s “must-win” for United too. Erik ten Hag’s side have lost back-to-back games, and the last time they lost three of their first four was in 1986.
Southampton are in their usual red and white stripes while United are in the changed kit of dark blue. It’s a glorious day at St Mary’s.
Manchester United’s record against promoted sides
Manchester United have lost just one of their last 30 Premier League matches against promoted sides, winning 22 and drawing seven.
The defeat came in a 4-1 loss at Watford in November 2021, which was Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s final game in charge before he was sacked...
The players are out and we’re ready for kick-off!
Southampton vs Manchester United TV channel and how to watch
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1. Subscribers will also be able to watch via Discovery+ online and on the app.
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Marcus Rashford ‘needs a goal’, says Erik ten Hag
Erik ten Hag on his team selection, speaking to TNT Sports:
On Christian Eriksen: “He’s had a very good preseason. Good performances. He’s earned his start.”
On Manuel Ugarte: “He had just two sessions, not even full sessions. We have to integrate him now.”
On Casemiro: “He can be in next game, the game after next game. He will play, I’m convinced he will play.”
On Marcus Rashford: “He is in a good place but he needs a goal, or an assist. That moment will come.
“He will get a moment, and then he will fly. Once strikers start scoring, they will fly.”
On today: “It’s must-win. Every game is must-win. We will not change our approach today.”
Tyler Dibling ‘deserves to play’ for Southampton, says Russell Martin
Russell Martin on handing 18-year-old Tyler Dibling his Premier League debut against Manchester United:
“Tyler deserved a start before now, to be honest. I think if he was two or three years older he would have played already - so that’s on us.
“Tyler deserves to play, he’s going to be an incredible player. Today we’ll see with how he deals with the atmosphere and starting the game, because it’s very different.”
Southampton vs Manchester United
Southampton have not beaten Manchester United in their last 14 attempts, a winless run that stretches back to a 1-0 win at Old Trafford in January 2016 (Charlie Austin struck an 87th minute winner).
Southampton have not beaten Manchester United at home since August 2003. They surely have to fancy their chances today!
Manchester United team news and line-ups
Casemiro or Ugarte? Neither! A big call from Erik ten Hag as he drops the Brazilian and recalls Christian Eriksen into midfield. Alejandro Garnacho is also on the bench, as Amad Diallo and Marcus Rashford start.
Russell Martin has also made some interesting changes to his team after three defeats. He hands a Premier League debut to 18-year-old Tyler Dibling, and also hands a start to new signing Cameron Archer up front.
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