16/01/2025 16:19hs. Updated on 01/16/2025 at 7:39 p.m.
The Manchester United of Lisandro Martínez et Alejandro Garnachoboth holders, experienced difficulties facing the Southampton during a thrilling Premier League match. The first period was rather disappointing, with little action in a hard-fought match that tilted in favor of the Saints. Towards the middle of the meeting, the situation became complicated with an own goal from Manuel Ugarte which seemed to put Manchester on the path to defeat.
However, the Red Devils were able to count on a André Onana heroic who avoided a more severe rout, allowing his team to stay alive for the second half. After a second act where Ruben Amorim’s team increased their efforts to break through the opposing defense, a remarkable hat-trick fromAmad Diallo in 10 minutes reversed the trend, thus offering victory to the locals in a match which seemed lost in advance.
Garna alongside the scorer of the evening at the Théâtre des Rêves. (AP).
Video: the summary of Manchester United 3 – 1 Southampton
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Summary of Manchester United 3 – Southampton 1
STATUS OF PLAY: MANCHESTER UNITED AGAINST SOUTHAMPTON
Manchester United came into this match suffering from a series of disappointing results, with four consecutive defeats. The Red Devils were coming off losses to Newcastle, Wolverhampton and Bournemouth in the Premier League, as well as a defeat to Tottenham in the League Cup. Their only win in the last six games was against Arsenal in the FA Cup. Southampton, for their part, were also going through a bad patch, with four defeats in their last six games. The Saints had suffered defeats against Brentford, Crystal Palace and West Ham in the Premier League, and were knocked out of the League Cup by Liverpool. Their only victory in this period came against Swansea in the FA Cup. With this result, Manchester United climbs to 12th place in the standings with 26 points, the result of 7 wins, 9 defeats and 5 draws. Southampton, meanwhile, are still last with only 6 points, a sad record of one victory, 3 draws and 17 defeats.
TEAM COMPOSITIONS:
Manchester United : A. Onana ; Lisandro Martínez, M. de Ligt, L. Yoro ; N. Mazraoui, K. Mainoo, M. Ugarte, A. Diallo ; A. Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes ; R. Højlund. Coach: Ruben Filipe Marques Diogo Amorim.
Southampton : A. Ramsdale ; T. Harwood-Bellis, J. Bednarek, J. Bree ; K. Walker-Peters, J. Aribo, L. Ugochukwu, Y. Sugawara ; Mateus Fernandes ; K. Sulemana, T. Dibling. Coach: Ivan Juric.
Manchester United : M. Ugarte (autobut) (43′ PT), A. Diallo (82′ ST), A. Diallo (90′ ST), A. Diallo (94′ ST)
MANCHESTER UNITED NEXT MATCHES:
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion | Sunday January 19, 2025 | Regular season | Premier League
Manchester United vs Rangers | Thursday January 23, 2025 | Group stage | UEFA Europa League
-Fulham vs Manchester United | Sunday January 26, 2025 | Regular season | Premier League
FCSB vs Manchester United | Thursday January 30, 2025 | Group stage | UEFA Europa League
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace | Sunday February 2, 2025 | Regular season | Premier League
SOUTHAMPTON NEXT MATCHES:
Nottingham Forest vs Southampton | Sunday January 19, 2025 | Regular season | Premier League
Southampton vs Newcastle United | Saturday January 25, 2025 | Regular season | Premier League
Ipswich Town vs Southampton | Saturday February 1, 2025 | Regular season | Premier League
Southampton vs AFC Bournemouth | Saturday February 15, 2025 | Regular season | Premier League
Southampton vs Brighton & Hove Albion | Saturday February 22, 2025 | Regular season | Premier League
This match illustrates Manchester United’s resilience in the face of adversity, highlighting the importance of an ability to bounce back in a season where performances can fluctuate. The question that now arises is whether this victory can be a starting point to regain confidence and form. The next challenges will be decisive in assessing the future of the two teams in the competition.
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