Manchester United return from the September worldwide break on Saturday lunchtime, travelling to newly-promoted Southampton within the Premier League.

The Pink Devils presently sit 14th within the league desk after simply three matches. A late victory on the opening day in opposition to Fulham was adopted by a good later defeat at Brighton and a humiliating loss by the hands of bitter rivals Liverpool most lately. Erik ten Hag already finds himself underneath strain.

A visit to Southampton should not be too troublesome to navigate on paper. The Saints have misplaced all three of their league matches so far and have scored simply as soon as, that strike coming within the 94th minute of their current 3-1 defeat away at Brentford.

Since Man Utd gained this fixture a exceptional 9-0 in February 2021, Southampton have pulled their socks up. The south coast aspect have drawn three of their final 4 conferences with the Pink Devils. Going again additional, Southampton have picked up attracts in eight of their final 11 encounters with the 13-time Premier League champions.

Right here is 90min’s information to Southampton vs Man Utd at St. Mary’s this weekend.

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After being near full health previous to the worldwide break, there’s a probability that the duo of Ross Stewart and Kamaldeen Sulemana are named within the squad for Saturday’s conflict. Gavin Bazunu continues to be lacking and is unlikely to return till 2025.

Bazunu’s damage was one cause why Aaron Ramsdale was signed late within the window and the previous Arsenal stopper made his debut within the defeat to Brentford. Summer time signing Yukinari Sugawara scored a surprising comfort purpose to open his Southampton account in west London.

Southampton predicted lineup vs Man Utd (3-5-2): Ramsdale; Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Stephens; Sugawara, Fernandes, Downes, Aribo, Walker-Peters; Archer, Brereton Diaz.

Man Utd have struggled with accidents already this time period however have a number of gamers in line to return shortly after the worldwide break. Luke Shaw and Rasmus Hojlund are nearing full health however is probably not prepared for the journey to St Mary’s this Saturday.

Leny Yoro, Victor Lindelof, Tyrell Malacia and Mason Mount are nonetheless sidelined with numerous health issues, however the optimistic information is that there may very well be a debut for summer time signing Manuel Ugarte who wasn’t registered in time to play Liverpool.

Man Utd predicted lineup vs Southampton (4-2-3-1): Onana; Mazraoui, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot; Casemiro, Mainoo; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Zirkzee.

Man Utd’s efficiency in opposition to Liverpool was deeply regarding however the Pink Devils ought to have fewer points in opposition to a Southampton aspect but to earn a Premier League level. Even on the street within the early lunchtime slot, the Pink Devils ought to have little hassle dispatching of Russell Martin’s aspect.

Southampton’s three-man defence nonetheless incorporates the centre-back partnership that conceded 9 to Man Utd a number of years in the past and defensive points could also be a theme of the season for the south coast aspect.

Prediction: Southampton 0-2 Man Utd

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