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Minute-by-minute report: Can Erik ten Hag's men continue their revival with a second straight win? Join Scott Murray.

A daft challenge, and a free kick in a very dangerous position, just to the right of the Saints D. 39 min: In a tight spot in the United box, Adams spins away from Martinez. But United come again, McTominay chasing down the right and taking a whack from a tight-ish angle. Rashford battles for the ball, but Kotchap is determined to usher the ball out of play for a goal kick, and he’s strong enough to get the job done without fear or fuss. 53 min: Kotchap is having a fine game, so it’s a worry for Saints that he goes down feeling the back of his leg. 59 min: Dalot’s poor pass out from the back leads to a Saints throw, deep in United territory on the left. 44 min: Aribo sticks out a leg in the hope of poking the ball away from McTominay, who needs no further invitation to go down. On BT Sport, Paul Scholes thinks this game is tailor-made for Ronaldo, on account of his being not half bad at getting on the end of a cross. Nothing comes of the break, but what a block! The away fans enjoyed that, and sing a paean to Argentina. Adams is brought to a thundering halt by Martinez, but the ball breaks to Stuart Armstrong, whose shot is blocked in equally unceremonious style by McTominay. 85 min: Kotchap channels his inner Beckenbauer by snaffling a loose ball 40 yards from the United goal, breezing past Casemiro, entering the box, and …

Manchester United enjoy back-to-back wins for first time under Erik ten Hag thanks to Bruno Fernandes' second-half strike at St Mary's.

Continued his aggressive approach and looks set for a run in the team after being named man of the match 8 He’s very good at holding the ball up and getting on the end of crosses. Adam Armstrong: A number of eye-catching dribbles to move away from pressure and carry ball forward. He’s a top player but they still need more. Casemiro is not going to change that fact. You get to 37 years of age, you’re not going to go sprinting away from people. Che Adams: Given a start after his match-winning double from the bench against Leicester. Won a free-kick after a cheeky nutmeg on McTominay and showed some nice turns away from pressure 7 James Ward-Prowse: Like watching a game of chess as he battled the similarly silky Eriksen. The ploy worked to perfection in the 55th minute. Tyrell Malacia: Tenacious presence at left-back despite majority of Southampton coming down his side. Despite the breakthrough, Southampton did not give in.

Manchester United earned the first away victory of the season by defeating Southampton 1-0 in the Premier League's early Saturday game.

Back to Back wins… Prior to the match, the Saints had rescued four points from losing positions in their previous two outings and were looking to repeat a turnaround. Armstrong 63), A. United stormed out of the blocks after the interval, heaping early pressure on the home side and were rewarded 10 minutes following the restart. However, the best opportunity fell to Armel Bella-Kotchap. A Diogo Dalot cross caused mayhem in the penalty area as the Southampton keeper Gavin Bazunu and his defence somehow frantically denied Bruno Fernandes the chance to head home, before thwarting Anthony Elanga, Fernandes again and then Christian Eriksen – all from around the six-yard box.

Manchester United fans are calling for new signing Casemiro and Cristiano Ronaldo to start for Erik ten Hag's side against Southampton this afternoon.

However, there is a change from the midfield who started Monday's game, with fans calling for new signing Casemiro to start in place of Scott McTominay. It remains to be seen if Ten Hag will award a start to the new signing, but supporters certainly want to see it. It could be considered harsh to drop Anthony Elanga for Ronaldo, especially considering the youngster played well against Klopp's side. Prior to the win over Jurgen Klopp's side, United lost to Brighton and Brentford in their opening two matches. The back four pick themselves after a strong showing against Liverpool. If there is one sure starter in Ten Hag's side at the minute, it's David de Gea.

Bruno Fernandes proved to be Manchester United's match winner, scoring the only goal of the game in the victory against Southampton on Saturday.

[Harry Maguire](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/157073/Harry-Maguire) watched the entirety of this game from the bench as [Raphael Varane](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/153053/Raphaël-Varane) and [Lisandro Martinez](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/233937/Lisandro-Martínez) showed more encouraging signs of forging an effective centre-back partnership together. [Liverpool](/soccer/team?id=364), given United had more of the ball (51% against [Southampton](/soccer/team?id=376) compared with 30% vs. [Napoli](/soccer/team?id=114) the latest club to hold talks. Man United win consecutive games for the first time since February (vs. With [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363) closing in on the big-money signing of [Wesley Fofana](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/270190/Wesley-Fofana), could Leicester offer Maguire an escape route back to his former club? [Upcoming fixtures](www.espn.com/soccer/fixtures?league=eng.1) Ended with just 28 touches -- the fewest of any player to last 90 minutes -- and one shot. These remain formative days in the Ten Hag era, but another victory will give him more momentum to build on with [Leicester City](/soccer/team?id=375) up next on Thursday. Saturday's win was not emphatic, but United looked more organised and compact than they have done in many matches during that run, keeping a clean sheet on the road for the first time in any competition since December 2021 (against Norwich). [Best/worst performers](#bestworst) [Highlights and notable moments](#highlights) [Premier League table](www.espn.com/soccer/league/_/name/eng.1)

Manchester United headed south in buoyant mood following Monday night's morale-boosting victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford. Ten Hag named the same side ...

Three days later, Erik ten Hag's side welcome Arsenal to Old Trafford on Super Sunday, live on Sky Sports from 4pm (kick-off 4.30pm). The Argentine won five out of five aerial duels against Southampton and had a 100 per cent ground success. All of a sudden there's competition for places again - a positive selection headache to have. Much has been made of Martinez's height at 5ft 9in, but the stats suggest there has been a fuss about nothing. A first clean sheet of the season will have delighted Ten Hag. Three points against rivals Liverpool on Monday night and the £70m arrival of Brazil midfielder Casemiro meant they travelled to Southampton on Saturday lunchtime full of hope and optimism. Harry Maguire started on the bench again after being dropped against Liverpool, with the United boss warning pre-match that the England defender will not play just because he is the captain of the club. United were probing and their pressure was rewarded in the 55th minute. Ten Hag's side controlled possession for large periods but Southampton continued to look dangerous on the break. A hard-fought win at St Mary's showed they are capable of producing it. Elanga then thought he was in on a goal minutes later after a quick one-two with Fernandes, but Bella-Kotchap made a superb last-ditch tackle to deny him. Scott McTominay's effort was routinely saved by Buzunu at the near post, before Varane headed over the bar from the resulting corner.

Manchester United boss Erikten Hag has warned Harry Maguire that his place in the starting lineup is not a guarantee despite being the club captain.

WHAT HE SAID: Speaking to reporters ahead of Manchester United's clash against Southampton, Ten Hag said, "It doesn’t mean when you are captain, you are established to play always, especially when you also have Varane in your squad. Varane's stature is immense and in pre-season, we took a decision to build him physically, so he had a bit of a slow start." Harry Maguire was left on the bench by the Manchester United manager in their last Premier League game against Liverpool where they registered their first win of the season.

The Brazilian midfielder started the game on the substitutes bench as Erik ten Haag kept with the same eleven that defeated Liverpool on Monday night. However, ...

He'll let you know first hand that it won't be easy to do on his watch'. Another supporter has already sent a warning to United's opponents by saying 'Striker or centre-back. Claiming 'Our first clean sheet away since December 2019, they said Casemiro wouldn't have an impact.'

There was a clear winner in our post-match poll, even if it was another resolute team performance on the pitch.

David De Gea's role in shutting out the Saints was also acknowledged. Manchester United's first clean sheet of the season appears to have had a bearing on the outcome of our Man of the Match poll. Who was United's Man of the Match at St Mary's?

Ten Hag watched his side fall to defeats to Brighton and Brentford in his first two games with many pundits and supporters questioning United's players ...

Man Utd beat Southampton 1-0 in the Premier League and their new defensive midfielder made some key contributions late in the game.

Manchester United beat Southampton 1-0 today at St. Mary's Stadium in the Premier League. Here are our player ratings for the game:.

[Jadon Sancho](https://thepeoplesperson.com/tag/jadon-sancho/) 7 – Excellent in the first half. [Marcus Rashford](https://thepeoplesperson.com/tag/marcus-rashford/) 5 – Didn’t get in the game enough. [Scott McTominay](https://thepeoplesperson.com/tag/scott-mctominay/) 7.5 – Poor in the first half but great in the second. [Bruno Fernandes](https://thepeoplesperson.com/tag/bruno-fernandes/) 7.5 – Goal brilliantly taken. Diogo Dalot 8.5 – Another excellent outing from the Portuguese including the fantastic assist that won United the game. Mary’s Stadium in the Premier League.

Keep up to date with all the latest Man United news, views and transfer rumours with the Manchester Evening News.

[Read more on how United should line-up here.](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-united-southampton-line-up-24858353) Ten Hag feels United have a shortfall in attacking options which as been highlighted with [Antony Martial's latest injury](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-united-injury-news-martial-24862495). And you have already said… [Read the full story here.](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-antony-depay-24858735) Dubravka was Newcastle's No.1 until the arrival of Nick Pope from Burnley in June. "We have options. "Especially when you also have Varane in your squad. Dubravka has spent four years with Newcastle and is contracted until 2025. He's been a distraction for everyone at Man United. United were at their counter-attacking best against Liverpool and they deserved the win. Cristiano Ronaldo has to leave Man United. These offensive options could become slimmer should Cristiano Ronaldo end up leaving.

Ajax rejected Manchester Uniteds £76.3m (€90m) bid for Brazil international Antony; winger worked with Erik Ten Hag during United managers time with ...

"We at Ajax are always trying to strive for the top," added Ten Hag. "For sure, we hope he will be the next star of Ajax." We are playing in the Champions League and I don't think Manchester United are." You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. "Antony has made it clear he wants to leave Ajax and join United, though. I understand the lad," Schreuder said after Ajax's win on Sunday. Others have already arrived (but) Ajax always refuses with the argument it only has five days to replace (me). Ajax will always be in my heart." "But he plays for Ajax, so these clubs do come knocking on the door. Why should they not try to raise it as far as they can, simply because they might be at a disadvantage as well? "During the window months, meetings concluded including a proposal from Ajax for contract renewal. I need this to continue performing at a high level.

Manchester United have three points to show after as many games in the Premier League and it has been far from smooth sailing for new manager Erik ten Hag.

“Antony is becoming restless at the two clubs’ failure to agree a fee for him. There are doubts whether United will go past the €100 million threshold but another increased bid is likely. [Casemiro](https://thepeoplesperson.com/2022/08/27/casemiro-to-wear-number-18-for-manchester-united-251802/) deal was also quite pricey as United entered negotiations quite late. But this is not expected to stop United’s pursuit of the Brazilian winger. They took their time before managing to get free agent Christian Eriksen to sign on the dotted lines. The Dutchman is facing the same issues which at one point had plagued his predecessors.

Erik ten Hag has made Ajax's Brazilian winger Antony one of his top transfer targets and Manchester United's attempts to sign the 22-year-old might have ...

We have to be really well prepared to do well in this competition." He said: "You can see immediately the impact that he can have so we are really pleased that he is here. "Europe is always something special and you don’t know your opponents that well," he told United's website. Not everyone is the same, don’t get me wrong, but we want a fighting team and we have to construct a team that is hard to beat, and from there on we will win games." That’s the way he is. Real Sociedad are a really great club in Spain, now sixth in the league and I saw them coincidentally play at the weekend against [Barcelona](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fc-barcelona) and they compete really well so they will be tough opponents. El Ghazi spent the second half of last season on loan at "He wants to learn, he wants to adapt and he wants to perform. [Erik ten Hag](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) revealed the strong impression Brazilian midfielder [Casemiro](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/casemiro) has left on his new team-mates following his arrival from [Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf). [Ajax](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ajax-fc) are ready to approach [Aston Villa](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/aston-villa-fc) in a bid to line-up [Anwar EL Ghazi](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/anwar-el-ghazi) as replacement for Brazilian winger Antony if he leaves for [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc). [Everton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc) and Villa are prepared to let the Dutchman leave with the West Midlands club valuing the winger around £8million.