Manchester United meets with Southampton FC, with aims of returning in the winning track, following their loss in their previous match. In fact, these two clubs are both winless during their previous matches, making them eager for a win here. Man United is a team who needs to gain wins for their next matches, as they lost to their last two matches. Due to these results, Man United are currently at the 14th of the league table, as they only have three points in their campaign. On the other hand, Southampton are no better, as they are also winless in their campaign. With zero points, Southampton are now at the 19th of the league table with zero points. The meeting between these two teams is on September 14, 2024, at 7:30 PM (GMT+8).
Manchester United
Man United have not shown significant signs of a major revival under manager Erik ten Hag since Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his team were spared the axe in the summer. The Red Devils have suffered two defeats in their opening three Premier League matches. This includes a 1-0 win at Fulham, a 2-1 defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion, and a 3-0 defeat to rivals Liverpool. Ten Hag has insisted that the outside noise doesn’t impact him and that Man United’s season should be judged in May next year, not just after just three league games in August. He will hope his Red Devils can improve in Saturday’s favourable fixture at St Mary’s, where they have unbeaten in their last 12 Premier League visits since a narrow 1-0 loss in August 2003.
Man United’s Rasmus Hojlund and Luke Shaw remain sidelined with injuries, while Leny Yoro, Tyrell Malacia, Victor Lindelof, and Mason Mount are in treatment. Summer signing Manuel Ugarte is available for his debut against the Saints, replacing Casemiro and captain Bruno Fernandes.
Southampton FC
Southampton entered the international break without a single point after losing their opening three matches of the new season to Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, and Brentford. In fact, the Saints have four games to prepare for this month. They have saturday’s clash at home against Man United followed by fixtures against Everton, newly-promoted Ipswich Town, and South Coast rivals Bournemouth. Southampton boss Russell Martin is under pressure to turn the club’s fortunes around. There are reports claiming he could lose his job if results do not improve by the end of September. They aim to avoid becoming the first Premier League team to lose each of their opening four matches in three different campaigns in the division.
Southampton are without Gavin Bazunu due to Achilles, so Aaron Ramsdale will play. Kamaldeen Sulemana is injured. Ben Brereton Diaz is ready to start in the front, with Adam Armstrong or Cameron Archer. Ross Stewart returns to training. Martin may consider Mateus Fernandes and Adam Lallana in his first XI.
Prediction:
Manchester United
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