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:
FT Southampton 0-1 Man Utd
Manchester United goalscorer Bruno Fernandes spoke to BT Sport after the game saying: “We knew it playing against Southampton, it is not easy. We have experienced that already. Sometimes you have to suffer. Every game is tough. Well done to us. Massive three points for us. Now we have to carry on.
“It’s important because one win or two wins don’t make the league. We have to carry on this sacrifice for the rest of the season. It is what this club demands. After Liverpool everyone could feel it. We set the standard so we have to carry on now and if we can, improve it.
“It was a great ball [for the goal], even great play from behind. Everything was perfect. Someone runs, someone gets the space behind. We did it well, so well done to everyone not just me.
“We did two or three seasons ago not losing from home but we want to win every game that’s what it’s about to play for Manchester United.”
FT Southampton 0-1 Man Utd
Two wins in two for Manchester United moves them to within three points of league leaders Arsenal.
FT Southampton 0-1 Man Utd
It’s been 188 days since Manchester United last won away from home in the league but they’ve seen off Southampton to claim all three points.
Full-time: Southampton 0-1 Man Utd
90+6 mins: There’s the whistle! Manchester United win back-to-back games for the first time since February. They’re now up to sixth in the table before this afternoon’s 3pm games kick off.
It was a well-fought, disciplined and at time scrappy win for the Red Devils but Erik ten Hag’s team get the job done at St Mary’s thanks to Bruno Fernandes’ brilliant volley.
Southampton 0-1 Man Utd
90+4 mins: Off the line! The cross comes in from the left side and gets headed down to Sekou Mara who meets it with an overhead kick but sees his effort cleared off the line by Diogo Dalot!
Ralph Hasenhuttl has his head in his hands. Southampton are so close to an equaliser.
Southampton 0-1 Man Utd
90+3 mins: Christian Eriksen is taken off by Erik ten Hag with Fred coming on to replace him for the Red Devils. Three minutes left to play at St Mary’s.
Ward-Prowse sends a long free kick into the box that De Gea comes out to punch away. He needs the help of Fred though to complete the clearance.
Southampton 0-1 Man Utd
90 mins: McTominay is back on for the visitors and jogs his way into the middle of the pitch. There’s going to be six minutes of added time to play!
That’s plenty of time for an equaliser or a winning goal if you’re a Man Utd fan.
Southampton 0-1 Man Utd
88 mins: Ouch! Scott McTominay jars his left leg in a challenge with Romeo Lavia and after United clear the danger around the edge of their own box the medical team come on to take a look at him.
It looked like shocking pain for McTominay that is hopefully not too bad.
Lyanco and Romain Perraud are brought on by Ralph Hasenhuttl.
Southampton 0-1 Man Utd
85 mins: Scott McTominay collects a yellow card for sprawling all over Joe Aribo in the middle of the pitch. It’s McTominay’s third yellow of the season and he’s only made four appearances.
David De Gea waves Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez up the pitch, he’s taking no chances of playing out from the back with just five minutes to play as he takes a goal kick.
Southampton 0-1 Man Utd
82 mins: Casemiro makes his Manchester United debut and comes on to replace Anthony Elanga. The £60m man will be tasked with seeing this game out for the visitors.
After United’s shaky start to the year this will be a big win if they can pull it off. They haven’t been at their best today but have squeezed themselves in front.
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