Southampton vs Man Utd Preview & Prediction | 2024-25 English Premier League
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This is approaching a must-win game for under-fire Utd boss Erik ten Hag, who must surely be feeling the pressure after a stuttering start to the season.
KICK-OFF DATE/TIME: Saturday 14th September, 2024: UK – 12:30pm / US ET – 7:30am / US PT – 4:30am
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: UK – TNT Sports / US – USA & Universo
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: UK – discovery+ / US – USA & Universo digital platforms
SOUTHAMPTON TEAM NEWS: ONLY TWO ABSENTEES FOR THE SAINTS
There are no fresh injury concerns but Kamaldeen Sulemana should be back and available in the next couple of weeks. Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu is a long-term absentee and is unlikely to return this season.
There was some concern over Ben Brereton Diaz after the Chilean was substituted off early midweek while on international duty, but Russell Martin has allayed those fears.
PREDICTED XI (3-5-2): McCarthy; Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Stephens; Sugawara, Smallbone, Downes, Aribo, Walker-Peters; Armstrong, Brereton Diaz
UNAVAILABLE: Bazunu (Injured), Sulemana (Injured)
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MAN UTD TEAM NEWS: NO RETURNEES BUT SHAW AND HOJLUND MAKING PROGRESS
The Red Devils remain without six players but Luke Shaw and Rasmus Hojlund are at least close to a return. Victor Lindelof, Leny Yoro, Tyrell Malacia and Mason Mount complete the injury list.
Recent signing Manuel Ugarte could make his debut in midfield here, with Casemiro potentially making his after his error-strewn display in the defeat to Liverpool.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Casemiro, Mainoo; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Zirkzee
UNAVAILABLE: Lindelof (Injured), Yoro (Injured), Malacia (Injured), Shaw (Injured), Mount (Injured), Hojlund (Injured)
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SOUTHAMPTON VS MAN UTD PREDICTION
One of only two Premier League sides without a point at this stage, it's hardly been an ideal start for promoted side Southampton, but neither has it been for Man Utd, with Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag finding himself under increasing pressure.
The manner of Utd's defeat to bitter rivals Liverpool before the international break will have hurt the fanbase and there is a sense that Ten Hag's days could be numbered should he fail to turn things around soon. Regardless, the visitors have the quality to win this, but don't be surprised to see them concede along the way in a potentially edgy performance.
SOUTHAMPTON VS MAN UTD TIP: MAN UTD TO WIN & BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE
