Southampton vs Manchester United
Premier League this season
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| GP | P | GD | ||
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| 13 | 20 | 23 | -5 | |
| 20 | 20 | 6 | -32 |
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| Bet | Manchester United |
| Stake | 1 unit |
| Odds | 2.02 |
| Bookmaker | unibet |
Bruno Fernandes available against Southampton despite injury scare.
In a high-stakes match at St. Mary’s Stadium, struggling Southampton search for their first victory of the season against Manchester United, who aim to rebound from recent disappointments amidst an impressive away record against the Saints.
Southampton
A stoppage-time goal from Yukinari Sugawara couldn't prevent Southampton from suffering their third consecutive Premier League defeat. They experienced a 3-1 loss to Brentford just before the international break.
The Saints return to play at home as they seek their first top-flight victory of the season against Manchester United in Saturday’s early kick-off. Currently without points after three games, Southampton sit in 19th place on the Premier League table.
While it might be early to consider relegation concerns, another loss would make them the first team to experience four consecutive opening defeats in three different Premier League campaigns. Additionally, Southampton are winless in their last fourteen encounters against the Red Devils, with eight draws and six losses.
Manager Russell Martin emphasized the importance of eliminating errors following the defeat to Brentford. This weekend, he'll be hoping for a sharper performance as his team takes on United, another squad known for making costly mistakes.
For the Saturday clash, a 4—3—3 formation is anticipated, featuring Adam Armstrong, Cameron Archer, and Brereton leading the attack.
Manchester United
While Manchester United are much higher up the table, an embarrassing 3-0 loss to Liverpool last time out leaves the Red Devils in 14th place with only 3 points. United's three costly errors went unpunished in front of the home crowd, resulting in back-to-back defeats [WLL].
"We made mistakes, and they were very clinical in finishing; they did very well. All three goals are mistakes from us - individual errors," Erik ten Hag told Sky Sports.
A return from the break could bring the Red Devils good tidings, considering their fabulous away record against the Saints. Manchester United have returned with at least a point in their last 12 trips to Southampton [7W, 5D, 0L].
Additionally, Erik ten Hag’s side have only lost one of their previous 30 Premier League games against promoted sides [22W, 7D, 1L]. Ten Hag gave Joshua Zirkzee his debut start last time out against the Reds and is expected to keep him in the lineup with Rasmus Højlund in doubt.
Zirkzee, who bagged the opener in the Netherlands' 5-2 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, will lead the attack in the familiar 4-2-3-1 formation. Luke Shaw remains in doubt, while Leny Yoro is ruled out.
Bruno Fernandes, who was on the scoresheet, picked up a knock in Portugal's 2-1 victory over Scotland but is expected to be available for the trip to Southampton.
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