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Manchester United are set to visit Southampton for the early kick-off this Saturday as the Premier League resumes following the international hiatus.
The match at St. Mary’s Stadium promises to be pivotal for both sides, each seeking a turnaround in form.
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Erik ten Hag’s squad finds itself under significant scrutiny after just three games into the new season.
A heavy 3-0 defeat to Liverpool in their last outing has intensified discussions about the manager’s future at Old Trafford.
The Dutch coach is in dire need of a convincing victory to alleviate mounting pressure, especially after consecutive losses to Brighton and Liverpool.
Adding fuel to the fire, former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo offered sharp criticism of the team earlier this week.
On the other side, Southampton’s manager Russell Martin aims to prevent a fourth consecutive league defeat.
The recently promoted Saints have yet to secure any points since their return to the top flight.
However, the home fans are expected to create an electrifying atmosphere to boost their team’s morale.
Southampton Team News
Southampton will be without goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu and forward Kamaldeen Sulemana for this fixture. Ben Brereton Diaz is available for selection after returning from international duty without issues.
Scottish striker Ross Stewart is nearing a comeback after a prolonged period on the sidelines and could be included in the matchday squad.
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New signings Maxwel Cornet and Ryan Fraser are also in contention to feature.
Manchester United Team News
Midfielder Manuel Ugarte is eligible for selection despite only arriving back from South America on Thursday.
Luke Shaw and Rasmus Hojlund remain unavailable. The likes of Victor Lindelof, Tyrell Malacia, Leny Yoro, and Mason Mount are still sidelined due to injuries.
However, Bruno Fernandes is fit to play despite sustaining a minor knock during Portugal’s Nations League victory over Scotland.
Predicted line-up for Manchester United against Southampton
Onana; Mazraoui, de Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Ugarte, Mainoo; Amad, Bruno Fernandes, Rashford; Zirkzee.
Match Details
The match between Southampton and Manchester United kicks off at 12:30 PM BST on Saturday, 14 September, at St. Mary’s Stadium in Southampton.
How to Watch
Fans in the United Kingdom can catch the game live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage beginning at 11:00 AM. Subscribers also have the option to stream the match online via the Discovery+ platform and its app.
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