Southampton Vs Man United Live Stream, Prediction | 20 Sept 2015 EPL: Manchester United will take a trip to St Mary’s to face Southampton on Sunday, 20 September. The Kick-off Time: 7:30 pm IST, 4:00 pm UK Time. Other match on today is Liverpool vs Norwich City.
Match Preview & Team News:
Southampton had flying start of last season under Koeman, this season it has been different story. Last Season, at this stage Saints were 2nd in the premier League, with 10 points from possible 15. Southampton lost their important players and manager before the start of 2014-15 Premier League campaign, There were talks of relegation, but promising start of season not only ensured safety at the end of season, Southampton remained in Champions League berth for the most part of previous campaign.
Koeman’s side are finding it hard to repeat the success of last season, as they kick-off 2015-16 campaign with 2-2 draw at Newcastle, followed by 3-0 bashing of Everton. Koeman’s men left disappointed after drawing 0-0 against newly promoted Watford. Southampton only win this season came over the Norwich City with the scoreline of 3-0, where they showed the glimpse of last year. Followed by another settlement against West Bromwich Albion after drawing blank, after the International break.
Southampton welcome Manchester United with the hope a win over visitors can finally kick-off their season and prove last season performance was not mere coincidence.
Jordy Clasie and Ryan Bertrand are yet to recover from injury, are likely to miss couple of weeks.
Manchester United marked their return in the Champions League in the midweek, after the absence of one year are hoping to challenge for Premier League Title this season, as main task for Van Gaal in his first year of charge was to qualify for the Champions League.
Van Gaal’s side opened their Premier League with a 1-0 victory over the Tottenham Hotspur, with Kyle Walker’s own goal gifted home side the advantage, followed by an away 1-0 win over Aston Villa, as Adnan Januzaj scored only goal of the game.
At that point, Van Gaal’s men display looked far from exciting, with fans looking forward to more attacking intent from the Red Devils, nevertheless team managed to win opening first two game of season.
But, Manchester United have to pay for their sloppy style of play, as struggling Newcastle held Reds at Old Trafford with the scoreline of 0-0. Swansea City exposed the shortcomings of Manchester United, after beating them for third successive time by 2-1.
Van Gaal’s side responded strongly, as they defeated their fierce rivals Liverpool 3-1 at home. David de Gea put his transfer deadline day saga behind as he reclaimed his place between the stick. Manchester United’s mega signing Anthony Martial came of the bench to seal three point with sizzling strike on his debut.
Luke Shaw, who suffered horrific leg break against PSV in Champions League is likely to remain at sidelines for longer period. England striker Wayne Rooney is fully fit to start again, who missed last game after getting injured in training.
Southampton Vs Man United Head to Head:
Southampton Vs Man United | |
11-05-2014 | 1-1 at Home |
08-12-2014 | 1-2 at Home |
11-01-2015 | 1-0 Away |
Possible Lineups:
Southampton Playing XI: Stekelenburg; Soares, Fonte, van Dijk, Targett; Wanyama, Ward-Prowse, S. Davis, Mane, Tadic; Pelle
Man United Playing XI: De Gea; Darmian, Smalling, Rojo, Blind; Carrick, Schneiderlin; Mata, Herrera, Memphis; Rooney
Match Prediction: 2-1 to Manchester United
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