Manchester United defeated Southampton 1-0 at St. Mary’s Stadium,
ending their seven-game losing streak on the road after Bruno Fernandes scored the game-winning goal.
United had the initial shot at the goal, aiming for Southampton’s left side. A nice crossing position was worked by Diogo Dalot after he beat Moussa Djenepo in a 50/50 duel,
but the Portuguese’s delivery lacked the necessary quality to find Fernandes.
Southampton vs Manchester United goals
In the 18th minute,
Erik ten Hag’s team could have taken the lead after Southampton redefined what “heroic defending” is all about. Kyle Walker-Peters first showed quick thinking to stop Fernandes from scoring from close range,
and then Gavin Bazunu stopped Anthony Elanga’s follow-up attempt at his near post.
Bruno Fernandes’ game-winning goal helped Manchester United overcome Southampton 1-0 at St. Mary’s Stadium, snapping a seven-game road losing streak.
United’s opening attempt at scoring was directed at Southampton’s left side. After defeating Moussa Djenepo in a 50/50 match,
Diogo Dalot worked a wonderful crossing position,
but the Portuguese’s delivery missed the requisite quality to locate Fernandes.
Erik ten Hag’s team had a chance to grab the lead in the 18th minute after Southampton redefined what “heroic defending” entails. First,
Kyle Walker-Peters displayed fast thinking to deny Fernandes a close-range goal,
and then Gavin Bazunu denied Anthony Elanga a second chance at goal at his near post.
After the break,
Scott McTominay attempted to score for Southampton,
but his shot was blocked by Bazunu after being set up by Elanga.
However,
United didn’t have to wait long to score the first goal thanks to a superb play down the right that allowed Dalot to have a chance to cross. The Portuguese player passed the ball to Fernandes,
a fellow countryman, who snuck into the penalty area unnoticed and cushioned an excellent volley into the bottom corner.
In the 65th minute, Southampton had a chance to tie the score when De Gea was pushed into action. Joe Aribo’s forceful header on an Adam Armstrong cross from the byline forced the United No. 1 to make a fantastic save,
and Walker-Peters glanced the rebound over.
The home team kept pressing for an equaliser,
and substitute Sekou Mara came dangerously near twice, but Ten Hag’s team held strong to secure their second straight victory.
Manchester United picked up their second win of the Premier League season in a 1-0 win against Southampton in the early kick-off. The Red Devil’s have moved to within a point of Manchester City before they play Crystal Palace
Erik Ten Hag’s side made it two wins in a row, after they done Manchester City a favour by beating Liverpool on Monday night.
In the opening game of the day, Manchester United defeated Southampton 1-0 to earn their second victory of the Premier League campaign. Before their match against Crystal Palace,
the Red Devils had closed the gap on Manchester City to to one point.
After overcoming Liverpool on Monday night to help Manchester City,
Erik Ten Hag’s team made it two wins in a row.
Manchester United defeated Southampton 1-0 in the early-morning kickoff to earn their second victory of the Premier League season. Before their match against Crystal Palace, the Red Devils had pulled within one point of Manchester City.
After giving Manchester City a break by defeating Liverpool on Monday, Erik Ten Hag’s team made it two wins in a row.
Currently only one point apart, Manchester City and Manchester United will square off on October 2 at the Etihad stadium.
If Pep Guardiola’s team defeats Crystal Palace today, they would move four points ahead of the Reds and one point clear atop the standings.
I believe the players took away some lessons from Brentford, he remarked. On the long balls, we were closer together. Of course, we were ecstatic.
We may have achieved more than the objective we set. During the final 30 minutes of the game, you want to have more control.
‘We had the best opportunity of the game before halftime. I was content. We had the option to build more at the beginning of the game.
After defeating Liverpool, Manchester United defeated Southampton 1-0 on the road, with several United players continuing to shine.
Despite periods of intense Southampton pressure, Manchester United was able to hold on to the victory thanks to Bruno Fernandes’ precise finish.
After losing to Liverpool on Monday night, the Reds’ supporters headed to St Mary’s with a sense of renewed optimism.
Following a 2-1 victory over Leicester last week at the King Power, Southampton also hoped to keep up a run of successful performances.
Casemiro, a recent acquisition, started the game on the sidelines as Erik ten Hag selected the same starting lineup to face the Saints.
