Manchester United-Southampton is a match valid for the twenty-seventh day of the Premier League and is played on Sunday at 15:00: TV, predictions.
In the first act of the Europa League round of 16 against Betis, staged last Thursday at Old Trafford, Manchester United’s main objective was to prove to the world that the absurd debacle at Anfield Road was nothing more than an accident of the road. Mission accomplished: Spaniards overwhelmed 4-1 and quarter-final qualification booked
A proud performance from Rashford and his team-mates, who couldn’t wait to get back on the pitch to vent the frustration of that humiliating defeat that will remain as a stain on a season that, apart from anything else, is already bringing some satisfaction, such as winning the League Cup, the first title six years after the last one. On the faces of the Red Devils’ players, however, was still visible the disappointment for a 7-0 defeat that has few precedents in the club’s history. And which hurt precisely because it came against a great rival Liverpool, as well as a direct competitor for a place among the top four in the league. In that sense, good news came from one of Saturday’s Premier League previews: Jurgen Klopp’s Reds, after last Sunday’s goal-scoring spree, unexpectedly fell at home to newly-promoted Bournemouth. This means Manchester United can make their third position even firmer and pull away from their pursuers.
Saints, salvation is still possible
Saints should be able to do it easily against bottom-of-the-table Southampton, who have very little chance in an Old Trafford that hasn’t been breached for 19 consecutive games.
Ward-Prowse
Erik ten Hag will be able to tackle this match without too much concern for turnover after securing Europa League quarter-final qualification with a 4-1 win over Betis. The Saints, on the other hand, are coming off an important success against Leicester (1-0) that keeps them in the race for safety. At the bottom of the table, nothing is written with six teams within four points. Led by Spaniard Ruben Selles, Southampton are dreaming of another coup along the lines of their Stamford Bridge win over Chelsea three days ago.
The Prediction
Manchester United at their Old Trafford are transformed and usually don’t leave even crumbs to their opponents. We expect a clear-cut victory against Southampton, in which ten Hag’s team might even manage to keep their goal unbroken.
The Manchester United-Southampton line-up probables
- MANCHESTER UNITED (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Lisandro Martinez, Malacia; Casemiro, Fred; Antony, Bruno Fernandes, Rashford; Weghorst.
- SOUTHAMPTON (4-2-3-1): Bazunu; Maitland-Niles, Bella-Kotchap, Bednarek, Walker-Peters; Ward-Prowse, Lavia; Walcott, Alcaraz, Sulemana; Adams.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 3-0
