As Manchester United prepares to face Southampton in the Premier League, they will need to make at least one defensive adjustment due to Diogo Dalot’s suspension. The defender received two yellow cards during the recent FA Cup penalty shootout against Arsenal, which means he will be sidelined for this midweek fixture at Old Trafford.
Despite being down to ten men, United managed to edge past Arsenal, relying heavily on the Gunners’ poor finishing. Coach Ruben Amorim's side demonstrated resilience and determination to push the match to penalties. Currently sitting 14th in the Premier League standings, Amorim hopes that the previous results can serve as a catalyst for improvement, especially as the team has been struggling with a four-match winless streak.
The upcoming clash against Southampton presents a prime opportunity for Manchester United to secure their first league victory since December 15. The Saints, who are at the bottom of the table, have endured a dismal return to the Premier League. Under new manager Ivan Juric, they have yet to see significant improvement, although they did record a 3-0 victory over Swansea City in the cup on Sunday.
Southampton's current predicament is alarming, as they have managed to accumulate only six points from 20 matches, putting them on track for one of the worst campaigns in Premier League history.
Match Details
- Date: Thursday, January 16
- Location: Old Trafford, Manchester, England
- Kick-off Time: 20:00 GMT / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
- Referee: John Brooks
- VAR Official: Paul Tierney
Where to Watch Manchester United vs. Southampton
- TV Channel: In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports.
- Live Stream: Fans can watch the game online through the Discovery+ app and website.
- Live Blog: For real-time updates, follow the action on Standard Sport’s live blog.
Head-to-Head Results (Last Five Matches)
- Manchester United: 2 Wins
- Southampton: 0 Wins
- Draws: 3
Match Prediction
Manchester United is favored to win against Southampton on Thursday. The Red Devils will carry confidence from their recent FA Cup victory over Arsenal. However, fatigue may be a concern as they come into this match having played 120 minutes in their last outing.
Conversely, Southampton enters the fixture as the underdogs, having struggled significantly this season, with only one league win to their name. United’s players are gradually adapting to the tactics of their new coach, Ruben Amorim, and Southampton may provide the ideal opponent for them to secure a decisive result.
Prediction: Manchester United 3 - 0 Southampton
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