MATCH INFO
Manchester United will be looking to build on an impressive win over Liverpool as they resume their Premier League campaign at Southampton on Saturday afternoon.
The Reds scored a 2-1 win over their bitter rivals on Monday to move from 19th to 14th in the table, while Southampton picked up four points from two games against Leeds United and Leicester City to take 11th place, they were also League Cup winners on Tuesday night.
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Since finishing eighth in the Premier League in 2016-17, Southampton has largely been a team close to the relegation zone, with four of the last five seasons seeing them finish 17th, 16th, 15th, and 15th.
The Saints have had an impressive start to the 2022-23 campaign, starting with a 2-2 draw against Leeds United at St Mary's before scoring a 2-1 win over Leicester City last time out.
James Maddison put the Foxes ahead 5 minutes into the game, but Che Adams scored twice from the bench to help Southampton secure three points, and Ralph Hasenhuttl's side also won on Tuesday night Three, save the 3-0 win at Cambridge. United to advance to the third round of the EFL Cup.
Southampton currently has Premier League home matches against Man United and Chelsea, but they struggled to find consistency in front of their fans last season, winning just six of 19. Their own, gaining 25 points in the process.
Saints have not beaten Man United in the Premier League since January 2016, with their last success at home against the Red Devils going back to 2003, but both sides' games last season ended with a scoreline. 1-1 draw.
Man United, meanwhile, enter this weekend's competition following a 2-1 win over Liverpool, with Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford on the scoresheet at Old Trafford.
The Reds have lost their first two games of the season to Brighton and Hove Albion and Brentford, but the feel-good factor is back before this game due to victory over the Reds, who have seen 20 league titles. England. in their best performance in a while.
Erik ten Hag's side will now look to secure their win this weekend, and there could be a start to the club's newest arrival, Casemiro, who has now had his first training session with the club.
Man United have back-to-back matches against Southampton and Leicester City before hosting Arsenal at Old Trafford in September, while next, they face Crystal Palace and Leeds United in the final two. Before the September international break.
The Red Devils have now made four signings this summer but are working to add more before the end of the transfer window, with Ajax's Antony as their main target. While the club is also likely to sign a new right-back and goalkeeper before the transfer window deadline.
Team News
Southampton manager Hasenhuttl has revealed that Romain Perraud has returned to training after a groin problem and will be considered options here, although the defender is likely to be among the replacements.
Valentino Livramento remains out for a long time, but the Saints are in excellent form, and the squad will be similar to those who came on the first whistle against Leicester.
Adams is likely to be in the squad after a brace against the Foxes, while Romeo Lavia, Moussa Djenepo, Joe Aribo, and Mohamed Salisu will return to the lineup after Tuesday night's EFL Cup clash with Cambridge.
On the United side, Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Maguire, and Luke Shaw were all ruled out from the start against Liverpool, and the trio is likely to be the substitutes once again here.
Casemiro, as mentioned, will make his debut, and the Brazil international can go straight into the starting line-up with Scott McTominay in place.
Anthony Martial impressed on the bench against Liverpool and could replace Anthony Elanga in the starting line-up, while Raphael Varane and Tyrell Malacia are both set to hold their place after strong performances against the team. By Jürgen Klopp.
The Reds will once again be without Facundo Pellistri due to injury, while Brandon Williams and Victor Lindelof remain doubtful; Mason Greenwood is also still sidelined because of the club's suspension.
Southampton's possible starting lineup:
Bazunu; Walker-Peters, Bella-Kotchap, Salisu, Djenepo; Ward-Prowse, Lavia; Aribo, Elyounoussi, A Armstrong; Adams
Manchester United's possible starting lineup:
De Gea; Dalot, Varane, L Martinez, Malacia; Fernandes, Casemiro, Eriksen; Sancho, Martial, Rashford
Key Facts
- Manchester United has not lost in each of their last 12 Premier League away games against Southampton.
- Southampton has conceded in each of their last 8 Premier League home games against Manchester United.
- Southampton has conceded in 9 of the last 10 home games.
- Southampton has scored and conceded in 7 of the last 8 Premier League home games against Manchester United.
- Southampton has scored and conceded in each of their last 5 Premier League home games.
- Southampton has scored in 8 of the last 9 home games.
- Manchester United has conceded in 13 of the last 14 Premier League away games.
- There have been less than 4.5 offside positions in 7 of the last 8 Southampton home games.
- There have been less than 4.5 offside positions in each of the last 3 Manchester United in Premier League away games.
- Manchester United has lost by a shutout in 5 of the last 6 Premier League away games.
- Manchester United has not scored in 5 of the last 6 Premier League away games.
- Manchester United has lost in each of their last 7 Premier League away games.
Southampton 1-2 Manchester United
Southampton will be in a confident mood due to their strong start to the campaign, but the victory over Liverpool would have done so much for Man United, and we are expecting the 20-time English champions to collect all three points at St Mary's by the narrowest of margins.