Manchester United Beat Southampton: Erik Ten Hag registers his first win for the month of September, as Manchester United walk out comfortable 3-0 winners against Southampton at St. Mary's stadium. The Manchester United manager was under huge pressure after suffering a humiliating defeat at home to Liverpool, and the Red Devils have repsonded to the loss pretty well, as they now win their second game of the Premier League 2024/25 season.
Marcus Rashford brought an end to his goal-drought, and alongside that, Matthijs De Ligt managed to score his first goal in a Manchester United shirt, as the Dutch defender looks for redemption after enduring a forgettable international break with Netherlands.
With the defeat, Southampton have now lost their first four Premier League games, and the newly-promoted side need to up the ante, if they are to avoid yet another relegation from the Premier League.
Southampton Vs Manchester United Premier League 2024/25 | As It Happened
Southampton made a bright start to the fixture, as they were on the attack right from the word go. Manchester United did create some chances, but Aaron Ramsdale produced a string of excellent saves to keep the visitors at bay.
St. Mary's went berserk as Tyler Dibling was fouled inside the box by Diogo Dalot and Stuart Attwell pointed to the spot, as Southampton were awarded a penalty.
However, a horrific effort by striker Cameron Archer from 12 yards saw Andre Onana make a simple save on his right and the rebound header of the 22-year-old proved to be a tame effort, as the Manchester United keeper grabbed the ball with ease.
The fortunes of the home side took a quick turn as merely two minutes after the missed penalty, Matthijs De Ligt headed in a beautiful lofted ball from Bruno Fernandes to give Manchester United a 1-0 lead, which was followed by a beautiful goal from Marcus Rashford 6 minutes later, as the Manchester United academy product finally brought an end to his goal drought, and the visitors walked into the half-time with a two-goal lead.
Watch the goals here:
Second half did see both sides create their fair amount of chances but the home side were dealt a huge blow in the 79th minute, as captain Jack Stephens was shown a straight red card for his poor challenge on Alejandro Garnacho.
Alejandro Garnacho put the icing on the cake in the dying seconds of the game with the 3rd goal of the game, as Diogo Dalot did well to assist the Argentine, and the match ended 3-0 in favour of the visitors.
Watch Alejandro Garnacho's goal here: