Manchester United travel to Southampton in the early kick-off on Saturday as the Premier League returns after the international break.
Erik ten Hag’s side are already under plenty of pressure after just three matches of the new season, with a bruising 3-0 loss to Liverpool last time out increasing the speculation over the manager’s future.
And the Dutchman needs a convincing result to lift the mood following back-to-back defeats to Brighton and Liverpool, amid stinging criticism from former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo this week.
Southampton boss Russell Martin is hoping to avoid a fourth league defeat in a row, with the newly promoted Saints yet to pick up any points so far on the return to the top flight, but the home crowd will be up for the occasion.
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Southampton vs Manchester United predicted line-ups
Southampton XI: Ramsdale; Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Stephens; Sugawara, Smallbone, Downes, Aribo, Walker-Peters; Armstrong, Brereton Díaz.
Man Utd XI: Onana; Mazraoui, de Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Ugarte, Mainoo; Diallo, Fernandes, Rashford; Zirkzee.
Manchester United team news
Manuel Ugarte is available for selection despite only coming back from South America on Thursday but Luke Shaw and Rasmus Hojlund will miss out again. Victor Lindelof, Tyrell Malacia, Leny Yoro and Mason Mount remain on the sidelines but Bruno Fernandes is fit despite picking up a minor knock in Portugal’s Nations League win over Scotland.
Southampton team news
Southampton are without keeper Gavin Bazunu and forward Kamaldeen Sulemana but Ben Brereton Diaz is available having come out of international duty relatively unscathed. After a long spell on the sidelines Scotland striker Ross Stewart is close to a return and could make the matchday squad, along with new arrivals Maxwel Cornet and Ryan Fraser.
Southampton vs Manchester United TV channel and how to watch
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 11am. Subscribers will also be able to watch via Discovery+ online and on the app.
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When is Southampton vs Manchester United?
Southampton vs Manchester United kicks off at 12.30pm BST on Saturday 14 September at St. Mary’s Stadium in Southampton.
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Manchester United travel down to Southampton in the early kick-off on Saturday as the Premier League returns after the autumn international break.
Erik ten Hag’s side are under plenty of pressure as the league campaign resumes, with the Dutchman’s future called into question after a 3-0 loss to Liverpool last time out.
A convincing win over the Saints would ease some of the pressure on ten Hag, though a loss would likely see him face perhaps the most intense pressure of his tenure to date.
And while the result is the most important thing, the performance will be viewed with almost equal interest among fans and the United hierarchy as questions continue over the Dutchman’s style of play.
Russell Martin is already under some pressure after three straight losses to open the season, though a loss to United is unlikely to be viewed as a deal-breaker this early into the season.
Source: independent.co.uk
