20 August 2021, 14:08 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
English Premier League fixture, Southampton vs. Manchester United kicks off at 14:00 (GMT+1) on Sunday, August 22 at St. Mary's Stadium.
Preview Southampton Premier League, Aug 22, 2021
Preview The Saints failed to find a point on the opening day of the season after the 3-1 defeat to Everton at Goodison Park. Adam Armstrong (22') gave Southampton the lead midway through the first half before Everton's Richarlison (47') levelled up. Late into the second half, Abdoulaye Doucouré (76') handed Everton the lead before Dominic Calvert-Lewin (81') put the game beyond the Saints with a flying header. Southampton will have to adjust to life without Danny Ings following his departure to Aston Villa for €35M. Ralph Hasenhüttl will aim for at least a point against United. He may be without Smallbone and McQueen when they welcome Manchester United to their home turf this weekend. A 4—4—2 formation as seen in the match against Everton is expected on Sunday. After starting on a bright note, - scoring a goal on his debut for the club, Adam Armstrong is expected to partner Che Adams in attack once again.
Preview Manchester United Premier League, Aug 22, 2021
Preview Manchester United picked up a massive 5-1 win over arch-rivals, Leeds United at the Theatre of Dreams last Saturday. United's Bruno Fernandes (30') put the Red Devils in front at the half-hour mark. But a carefully thought-out substitution by Marcelo Bielsa right after the break saw the Peacocks re-introduce themselves to the game. Right-back, Luke Ayling (48') levelled the scoreline two minutes after Bielsa made the change. But Paul Pogba's brilliance in the midfield saw the Red Devils distance themselves quickly from Leeds. Following his earlier assist to Bruno Fernandes, Pogba provided another assist for Mason Greenwood (52') to restore United's lead. Minutes later, Bruno Fernandes (54' & 60') completed the hattrick. But Paul Pogba wasn't done yet. He provided another assist, his 4th of the game, - this time around, for Fred (68') to secure the points for United. Having scored three, Bruno Fernandes was seen leaving with the ball at the end of the game. Come Sunday, Ole will be on the hunt for a win to keep the pressure up against the likes of Manchester City. A 4—2—3—1 formation with Mason Greenwood leading the Red Devils is expected. Jadon Sancho made his Premier League debut for the club against Leeds and is expected to make another off-the-bench appearance on Sunday. Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford and Alex Telles remain doubtful. Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez continues to be associated with Manchester United and could be a possibility for the club before the close of the transfer window.