Man Utd will face Southampton in an attempt to regain their winning form after an ignominious loss to their arch rivals, Liverpool, at Old Trafford.
The Saints are presently ranked 19th in the Premier League table, having lost all three games. They are only able to evade the relegation zone due to Everton’s even lower goal difference.
Consequently, Manchester United should be regarded as the overwhelming favourites to defeat Southampton, and any other outcome would represent yet another significant setback for Erik ten Hag.
In terms of team news, the Dutch manager has the option of making two adjustments to the squad that was deployed against the Anfield club in the most recent league encounter.
Liverpool scored two goals as a result of Casemiro’s poor performance in the match. He was substituted at halftime and should not be present in the starting lineup at this juncture.
Manuel Ugarte, his long-term replacement, is expected to be selected to begin in the defensive midfield position and will be paired with Kobbie Mainoo in the centre of the park.
The Uruguayan international participated in both of his team’s World Cup qualification matches during the international break and contributed to their ability to maintain clean sheets.
Amad Diallo is expected to replace Garnacho on the right flank in the attacking third. Bruno Fernandes should maintain his CAM role, while Rashford would commence his career on the left flank. The England international must significantly increase his performance.
Hojlund will not be hurried, and Zirkzee will once again be selected as the primary striker in the front. The backline would remain unaltered, and Andre Onana would resume his role as the custodian for Manchester United.
Manchester United’s most potent 4-2-3-1 starting lineup against Southampton is as follows: Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Ugarte, Mainoo; Fernandes; Rashford, Amad, Zirkzee.
