Southampton boss, Ralph Hasenhuttl, is expecting an intense game against Manchester United this afternoon and has been working on his team's fitness in an ...
“Of course we can take the confidence from that game. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) [Erik ten Hag’s](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/erik-ten-hag?CMP=ILC-refresh) men displayed a level of energy and intensity that has been lacking at Old Trafford in recent times and avoided a third consecutive defeat after losses to Brighton and Brentford. It was their second game in a row that they’ve claim points from losing positions and manager Will he get on the scoresheet again today? [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. [Erik ten Hag](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/erik-ten-hag) believes injuries, the form of individuals and a new partnership in the centre of defence are the reasons behind [Manchester United’s](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/manchester-united) miserable start to the season after losing both of their opening games. “We have to learn from that [Liverpool] game and I’m really curious of what we will present [on Saturday], but I’m really confident that if we do the same as we did against Liverpool and we have the same attitude, fighting spirit and team cooperation then we have to win.” Southampton have lost five of their last seven home games in the Premier League with just one win and one draw in that time. [recorded their first win of the season against Leicester City](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/leicester-southampton-result-final-score-b2149209.html) last weekend. [Manchester United](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/manchester-united?CMP=ILC-refresh) travel to [Southampton](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/southampton-fc?CMP=ILC-refresh) for Saturday’s early [Premier League](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/premier-league?CMP=ILC-refresh) kick off as they look to build on the back of their [impressive 2-1 victory over Liverpool](/sport/football/manchester-united-liverpool-result-final-score-b2150411.html) last time out. There is a now an optimism around the team and they will have to live up to their own standards if they are to beat a Southampton side that
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[Read more on how United should line-up here.](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-united-southampton-line-up-24858353) Ten Hag feels United have a shortfall in attacking options which as been highlighted with [Antony Martial's latest injury](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-united-injury-news-martial-24862495). And you have already said… [Read the full story here.](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-antony-depay-24858735) Dubravka was Newcastle's No.1 until the arrival of Nick Pope from Burnley in June. "We have options. "Especially when you also have Varane in your squad. Dubravka has spent four years with Newcastle and is contracted until 2025. He's been a distraction for everyone at Man United. United were at their counter-attacking best against Liverpool and they deserved the win. Cristiano Ronaldo has to leave Man United. These offensive options could become slimmer should Cristiano Ronaldo end up leaving.
Ajax rejected Manchester Uniteds £76.3m (€90m) bid for Brazil international Antony; winger worked with Erik Ten Hag during United managers time with ...
"We at Ajax are always trying to strive for the top," added Ten Hag. "For sure, we hope he will be the next star of Ajax." We are playing in the Champions League and I don't think Manchester United are." You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. "Antony has made it clear he wants to leave Ajax and join United, though. I understand the lad," Schreuder said after Ajax's win on Sunday. Others have already arrived (but) Ajax always refuses with the argument it only has five days to replace (me). Ajax will always be in my heart." "But he plays for Ajax, so these clubs do come knocking on the door. Why should they not try to raise it as far as they can, simply because they might be at a disadvantage as well? "During the window months, meetings concluded including a proposal from Ajax for contract renewal. I need this to continue performing at a high level.
MANCHESTER UNITED target Antony has demanded to leave Ajax in a stunning interview.
Antony insists he wants Ajax to receive the highest offer for him, in what would be a record sale for a Dutch club. "I've been insisting on this term since February so that the club could rebuild the team with peace of mind and right timing." "I made it clear once again I want to leave the club. The transfer expert relayed what Antony said to him in a And during the window months, meetings concluded including a proposal from Ajax for a contract renewal. The 22-year-old was left out of Ajax's squad for their win at Sparta Rotterdam last weekend, as the player's wish to leave became clear.
Manchester United enjoy back-to-back wins for first time under Erik ten Hag thanks to Bruno Fernandes' second-half strike at St Mary's.
Continued his aggressive approach and looks set for a run in the team after being named man of the match 8 He’s very good at holding the ball up and getting on the end of crosses. Adam Armstrong: A number of eye-catching dribbles to move away from pressure and carry ball forward. He’s a top player but they still need more. Casemiro is not going to change that fact. You get to 37 years of age, you’re not going to go sprinting away from people. Che Adams: Given a start after his match-winning double from the bench against Leicester. Won a free-kick after a cheeky nutmeg on McTominay and showed some nice turns away from pressure 7 James Ward-Prowse: Like watching a game of chess as he battled the similarly silky Eriksen. The ploy worked to perfection in the 55th minute. Tyrell Malacia: Tenacious presence at left-back despite majority of Southampton coming down his side. Despite the breakthrough, Southampton did not give in.
On Monday, Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford-inspired performance ensured the Red Devils overpowered Jurgen Klopp's men in a 2-1 win at Old Trafford. Erik Ten ...
On Monday, Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford-inspired performance ensured the Red Devils overpowered Jurgen Klopp’s men in a 2-1 win at Old Trafford. Manchester United are hoping to build on their impressive victory against arch-rivals, Liverpool when they travel to Saint Mary’s Stadium to face Southampton on Saturday. The Red Devils got their first win of the season- a win that took United off the bottom of the table after two humiliating losses earlier in the season( 2-1 home loss to Brighton and Hove Albion as well as 4-0 humiliation against Brentford).
Bruno Fernandes proved to be Manchester United's match winner, scoring the only goal of the game in the victory against Southampton on Saturday.
[Harry Maguire](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/157073/Harry-Maguire) watched the entirety of this game from the bench as [Raphael Varane](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/153053/Raphaël-Varane) and [Lisandro Martinez](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/233937/Lisandro-Martínez) showed more encouraging signs of forging an effective centre-back partnership together. [Liverpool](/soccer/team?id=364), given United had more of the ball (51% against [Southampton](/soccer/team?id=376) compared with 30% vs. [Napoli](/soccer/team?id=114) the latest club to hold talks. Man United win consecutive games for the first time since February (vs. With [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363) closing in on the big-money signing of [Wesley Fofana](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/270190/Wesley-Fofana), could Leicester offer Maguire an escape route back to his former club? [Upcoming fixtures](www.espn.com/soccer/fixtures?league=eng.1) Ended with just 28 touches -- the fewest of any player to last 90 minutes -- and one shot. These remain formative days in the Ten Hag era, but another victory will give him more momentum to build on with [Leicester City](/soccer/team?id=375) up next on Thursday. Saturday's win was not emphatic, but United looked more organised and compact than they have done in many matches during that run, keeping a clean sheet on the road for the first time in any competition since December 2021 (against Norwich). [Best/worst performers](#bestworst) [Highlights and notable moments](#highlights) [Premier League table](www.espn.com/soccer/league/_/name/eng.1)
There was a clear winner in our post-match poll, even if it was another resolute team performance on the pitch.
David De Gea's role in shutting out the Saints was also acknowledged. Manchester United's first clean sheet of the season appears to have had a bearing on the outcome of our Man of the Match poll. Who was United's Man of the Match at St Mary's?
Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United have learned the lessons of their dismal start to the season as Bruno Fernandes clinched a hard-fought 1-0 win at ...
It is the start of the season, it is tough. I still feel there is room for improvement, to control more, but we are not that far away.” Of course we were really happy,” Ten Hag said. We can improve that is clear. “At the start of the game we could have created more but I was satisfied. Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United have learned the lessons of their dismal start to the season as Bruno Fernandes clinched a hard-fought 1-0 win at Southampton on Saturday.
Ajax rejected United's £76million bid for the Brazilian on Friday but the 22-year-old was hoping the Dutch club's finance directors would instead see the ...
Ajax expect United to return with another offer closer to £84m but are also looking for potential replacements. Manchester United are waiting for Ajax to hold a board meeting over wantaway forward Antony before making their next move for the £84m Brazilian... 'Osimhen is the one who has to be the protagonist there. However, if we go into those areas the journalists like to fill in for themselves, then as Osimhen’s agent said, there are no negotiations. Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti dismissed the prospect of his club signing Ronaldo yesterday. He is refusing to train and has been left out of Sunday's game with Utrecht.
Manchester United earned the first away victory of the season by defeating Southampton 1-0 in the Premier League's early Saturday game.
Back to Back wins… Prior to the match, the Saints had rescued four points from losing positions in their previous two outings and were looking to repeat a turnaround. Armstrong 63), A. United stormed out of the blocks after the interval, heaping early pressure on the home side and were rewarded 10 minutes following the restart. However, the best opportunity fell to Armel Bella-Kotchap. A Diogo Dalot cross caused mayhem in the penalty area as the Southampton keeper Gavin Bazunu and his defence somehow frantically denied Bruno Fernandes the chance to head home, before thwarting Anthony Elanga, Fernandes again and then Christian Eriksen – all from around the six-yard box.
Manchester United were in action at St. Marys as Erik ten Hag looked to secure back-to-back wins in the Premier League for the first time, having overseen ...
He’s not sulking on the pitch anymore and that’s a huge step forward. He’s quickly becoming a captain-like figure in the team and you must wonder whether that’s a decision Ten Hag is considering. After facing all that scrutiny after the loss to Brentford, he has shown exactly why Ten Hag put his faith in him. Bruno Fernandes – 8 Diogo Dalot – 8 Manchester United were in action at St.