Manchester United are ready to take on Southampton FC at Old Trafford after a dominating victory against Real Betis in the Europa League. It is their first league game after the humiliating defeat against Liverpool. However, Man United responded well, thrashing Real Betis the following game, and the Red Devils are looking to keep up the excellent form at Old Trafford.
Stats & Facts
Manchester United won their last five league games at Old Trafford. They also have good records against the Saints and remained unbeaten in their previous six meetings at Old Trafford. Moreover, Southampton FC failed to win a single game in their last 14 meetings with Man United in all competitions.
However, Southampton FC are fighting to avoid the relegation zone. They are at the bottom of the table with 21 points. But the Saints won two of their last two games in the league.
Team News
Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag provided the team news ahead of tonight’s clash. Ten Hag played the same squad in two consecutive games. He may use the same squad tonight, but Tyrell Malacia could play if Luke Shaw rests.
Anyway, Anthony Martial is back in training and ready to play tonight after a long time. When asked if Martial could play at the weekend, the boss replied: “Yeah, but I think, all the time, we had a good plan and until now it [didn’t] always [work well]. But he is on his way back, he is back in training, but we will be cautious, yeah.”
However, Christian Eriksen is still out of the squad due to injury. But the manager confirmed that Eriksen could play this season. Unfortunately, Donny Van de Beek will miss the remaining season.
As for Southampton, they have two injury issues in their squad as Valentino Livramento and Juan Larios remained out of the squad. Alcaraz got a knock during the match against Leicester, but the manager will wait for him until the last.
Prediction: Man United 2-0 Southampton
Apart from the defeat against Liverpool, Manchester United have been playing brilliantly. Man United also scored three goals in their last match. Therefore, the Tan Hag boys are the favorite at Old Trafford
Betfair Odds
Manchester United : 1.30
Southampton FC : 10.50
Draw : 5.50
