Southampton vs Man Utd LIVE: Premier League result and final score after Bruno Fernandes’s goal
Manchester United did just enough to get all three points against a dogged Southampton
Manchester United travel to Southampton for Saturday’s early Premier League kick off as they look to build on the back of their impressive 2-1 victory over Liverpool last time out. Erik ten Hag’s men displayed a level of energy and intensity that has been lacking at Old Trafford in recent times and avoided a third consecutive defeat after losses to Brighton and Brentford.
There is a now an optimism around the team and they will have to live up to their own standards if they are to beat a Southampton side that recorded their first win of the season against Leicester City last weekend.
After a 4-1 hammering from Tottenham and a 2-2 draw with Leeds, the Saints responded to a James Maddison goal to come from behind and claim a 2-1 victory away at the Foxes thanks to Che Adams’ brace. It was their second game in a row that they’ve claim points from losing positions and manager Ralph Hasenhuttl will be hoping to get stuck into this shaky Manchester United side this afternoon.
Follow all the action from St Mary’s as Southampton host Manchester United in the Premier League:
Manchester United’s Anthony Martial to miss Southampton trip with Achilles problem
Anthony Martial will miss Manchester United’s trip to Southampton after picking up an Achilles injury in the win over Liverpool, meaning Cristiano Ronaldo could return to the starting line-up.
Martial impressed as a second-half substitute in Monday’s win at Old Trafford, setting up Marcus Rashford for United’s second goal.
The 26-year-old was returning from a hamstring injury picked up during pre-season but is now set to sit out once more, with Erik ten Hag hopeful he will return in time to face Leicester City next Thursday.
“Anthony Martial is not fit,” he said. “He came out with a problem on his Achilles, out of the game. We have to wait. I cannot tell the prognosis, I hope he will be available for the next game.”
Anthony Martial to miss Southampton trip through injury
Ten Hag hopeful of Martial returning for trip to Leicester City as Casemiro await debut
Casemiro joins Man Utd and could make Premier League debut
Casemiro completed his transfer to Manchester United from Real Madrid and was unveiled at Old Trafford on Monday night during the match against Liverpool.
The midfielder has signed a contract until June 2026, with the option to extend for a further year. He has played over 550 professional games, including 63 for his country, Brazil, and has won 22 major honours in his career, including five Champions League titles and the Copa America.
About joining Man Utd he said: “The opportunity to start a new challenge at Manchester United and in the Premier League is extremely exciting.
“I have worked with many great managers in my career and, having met with Erik and heard his ideas, I can’t wait to work closely with him, his staff and my new team-mates in the coming years.
“I’m ending one beautiful journey in Madrid whilst starting another in Manchester as determined as ever to win football matches, win trophies and make our fans proud by bringing success to this great club.
“Everybody knows the history of Manchester United, the significance of the club around the world and what it means to its supporters. To represent United is an honour and I am ready to give everything to help the team achieve our ambitions.”
Che Adams will definitely not be sold this summer, insists Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl insists in-form striker Che Adams will “definitely not” be sold this summer amid links with Premier League rivals Everton.
Scotland international Adams came off the bench to score twice in last weekend’s 2-1 top-flight win at Leicester and followed it up in midweek with another double in Saints’ 3-0 Carabao Cup success at Cambridge.
Hasenhuttl expects incomings and outgoings before the transfer window closes next week but is adamant his top scorer will not be among those leaving St Mary’s.
“I can categorically say that he is our player and he will stay with us and that we love him, especially when he scores goals,” said the Austrian.
“We will definitely not sell him in the summer.”
Che Adams will definitely not be sold this summer – Ralph Hasenhuttl
The 26-year-old striker has scored four goals in his last two Saints appearances
Southampton vs Manchester United
Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of Saturday’s early Premier League kick off as Southampton host Manchester United at St Mary’s. Both teams come into the game on the backs of their first league victories of the season after Southampton came from behind to defeat Leicester City 2-1 away from home and Man Utd overcame Liverpool by the same scoreline at Old Trafford.
For Southampton, that victory has given them a confidence boost after a shaky start which has seen them ship seven goals in three games. Ralph Hasenhuttl will be delighted with his team’s determinism though as the Saints have rescued all four of their points from losing positions this year.
The win over Liverpool has injected another boost of optimism into Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United. Not only did they defeat Jurgen Klopp’s men but they outplayed them and fully deserved their victory. Captain Harry Maguire and superstar Cristiano Ronaldo were both benched by the Red Devils boss and that helped bring out the best in his team. Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford both scored and looked threatening from the off whilst Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez formed a stalwart partnership in the centre of the defence.
But who will triumph today? Can Man Utd win on the road or will the Saints collect their first home victory of the season?
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