Southampton vs Man Utd LIVE: Premier League result and final score after Bruno Fernandes’s goal

Manchester United travel to Southampton for Saturday’s early Premier League kick off as they look to build on the back of their impressive 2-1 victory over Liverpool last time out. Erik ten Hag’s men displayed a level of energy and intensity that has been lacking at Old Trafford in recent times and avoided a third consecutive defeat after losses to Brighton and Brentford.

There is a now an optimism around the team and they will have to live up to their own standards if they are to beat a Southampton side that recorded their first win of the season against Leicester City last weekend.

After a 4-1 hammering from Tottenham and a 2-2 draw with Leeds, the Saints responded to a James Maddison goal to come from behind and claim a 2-1 victory away at the Foxes thanks to Che Adams’ brace. It was their second game in a row that they’ve claim points from losing positions and manager Ralph Hasenhuttl will be hoping to get stuck into this shaky Manchester United side this afternoon.

Follow all the action from St Mary’s as Southampton host Manchester United in the Premier League:

Southampton vs Man Utd

• Kick off at 12:30pm at St Marys

• Southampton XI: Bazunu, Walker-Peters, Bella-Kotchap, Salisu, Djenepo, Ward-Prowse, Lavia, Aribo, Elyounoussi, Armstrong, Adams

• Man Utd XI: De Gea, Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Malacia, Eriksen, McTominay, Elanga, Fernandes, Sancho, Rashford

Southampton FC 0 - 1 Manchester United FC

Southampton 0-1 Man Utd

14:11 , Michael Jones

85 mins: Scott McTominay collects a yellow card for sprawling all over Joe Aribo in the middle of the pitch. It’s McTominay’s third yellow of the season and he’s only made four appearances.

David De Gea waves Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez up the pitch, he’s taking no chances of playing out from the back with just five minutes to play as he takes a goal kick.

Southampton 0-1 Man Utd

14:06 , Michael Jones

82 mins: Casemiro makes his Manchester United debut and comes on to replace Anthony Elanga. The £60m man will be tasked with seeing this game out for the visitors.

After United’s shaky start to the year this will be a big win if they can pull it off. They haven’t been at their best today but have squeezed themselves in front.

Southampton 0-1 Man Utd

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79 mins: Ronaldo and Armstrong are both fine although the Man Utd forward is hobbling around a bit.

David De Gea belts the ball long from a goal kick and almost picks out Ronaldo only for Lavia to beat him in the air. Casemiro is getting ready on the sidelines for United now too.

Southampton 0-1 Man Utd

14:03 , Michael Jones

77 mins: Ronaldo is down with a prodblem despite just coming on. So to is Stuart Armstrong for the Saints with both men receiving medical treatment.

Adam Armstrong is subbed off during this break in play with Sekou Mara taking his place for Southampton.

Southampton 0-1 Man Utd

13:59 , Michael Jones

74 mins: Djenepo gives the ball to Lavia on the inside left channel and the midfielder twists towards goal, rolls the ball onto his right foot then hoofs his effort well wide of the far post.

Man Utd need to get hold of the ball and keep possession. Southampton are bossing possession at the minute, working it well in the middle of the pitch.

Southampton 0-1 Man Utd

13:56 , Michael Jones

71 mins: Such is the state of the early part of the season that Manchester United have moved from bottom of the table to sixth in two games - as things stand.

Of course there’s just under 20 minutes to play here before the rest of the Premier League fixtures over the next two days. Still it’s a good recovery from Erik ten Hag’s men.

Can they see out this game and notch up another win?

Southampton 0-1 Man Utd

13:54 , Michael Jones

69 mins: Here comes Cristiano Ronaldo. He’s on in place of Jadon Sancho for Manchester United.

The visitors will want another goal to feel comfortable in this match. Southampton are looking dangerous.

Southampton 0-1 Man Utd

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66 mins: Save! Adam Armstrong weaves and shimmies his way to the byline down the left wing before flicking a cross into the middle and finding Joe Aribo.

Aribo whips a header at goal but David De Gea reacts sharply and palms it over to Kyle Walker-Peters to keep it out. Walker-Peters responds with a headed effort of his own and fires his effort over the bar.

Southampton 0-1 Man Utd

13:49 , Michael Jones

63 mins: Another corner for the Saints is curled in by James Ward-Prowse who picks out Armel Bella-Kotchap but the defender heads his effort over the crossbar.

Stuart Armstrong is on now for the Saints. Mohamed Elyounoussi is the man replaced.

Southampton 0-1 Man Utd

13:48 , Michael Jones

60 mins: It’s ball all Southampton since the goal. Che Adams is incensed after the ball seemingly hits Scott McTominay on the arm in the box but the VAR sees no reason to award a penalty.

The Saints continue to push towards the box but there’s no way through for the home side.

Just looking at the replays of the penalty shout, it seems as though McTominay may have got away with one thanks to the looser rules this season. A couple of seasons ago that would probably have been given.

Southampton 0-1 Man Utd

13:44 , Michael Jones

58 mins: Southampton came from behind against Leeds and Leicester to secure some points and they’ll have to do so again here. They win a corner that is whipped over everyone’s heads.

James Ward-Prowse recycles the ball and finds Che Adams in the box but he can’t control his effort and shins it over the goal.

GOAL! Southampton 0-1 Man Utd (55’, Fernandes)⚽️

13:40 , Michael Jones

55 mins: What a finish! This is a great move from Manchester United and brilliantly finished off by Bruno Fernandes.

Anthony Elanga receives the ball on the right wing and darts inside before playing the ball to Jadon Sancho on the front edge of the box.

Sancho flicks it round the corner for Diogo Dalot on the overlap and he fizzes a first time cross over to Fernandes who meets it on the volley and smokes it into the near bottom corner!

Southampton 0-0 Man Utd

13:38 , Michael Jones

54 mins: Fantastic defending! Eriksen slides the ball into the box for Elanga who takes a couple of touches and weaves through the back line.

Bella-Kotchap lunges at the ball and wins possession just as Elanga is lining up at shot and the attack breaks down for Man Utd.

Bella-Kotchap is suffering after that tackle though, he needs a breather and it’ll be a huge loss if Southampton lose him.

Southampton 0-0 Man Utd

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51 mins: Moussa Djenepo dinks the ball past Diogo Dalot and looks to drive around the right-back who body checks him and picks up the first yellow card of the game.

James Ward-Prowse swings the resultant free kick into the box and Armel Bella-Kotchap’s flick on comes straight through to David De Gea.

Southampton 0-0 Man Utd

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48 mins: Jadon Sancho flicks the ball onto Bruno Fernandes who wants to pick out Rashford in the middle of the box but Romeo Lavia scuttles across and nicks the ball off him.

United come again with Scott McTominay darting into the box. He receives the ball and blasts at effort at goal that Gavin Bazunu palms behind for a goal kick.

Second half: Southampton 0-0 Man Utd

13:31 , Michael Jones

No changes for either team at half-time. On BT Sport Paul Scholes is calling for Cristiano Ronaldo to come on and be a focal point for United’s attack.

The visitors get the match back underway.

HT Southampton 0-0 Man Utd

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What’s in store for the next 45 minutes? A Man Utd win away from home? Southampton’s second victory in a row? A goalless draw?

We’ll find out soon...

HT Southampton 0-0 Man Utd

13:23 , Michael Jones

Erik ten Hag will be telling his players to step it up in the second half. They’ve been okay and have shown more discipline than against Brighton and Brentford but Southampton have created a lot of chances.

There’s firepower on the bench though and Cristiano Ronaldo will be itching to get on the pitch.

HT Southampton 0-0 Man Utd

13:19 , Michael Jones

Nothing to separate the teams after a close contest in the first half at St Mary’s.

Half-time: Southampton 0-0 Man Utd

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45 mins: Aribo brings down McTominay just outside his own box and Man Utd have a great chance to open the scoring just before half-time.

Christian Eriksen, Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford stand over the dead ball before Rashford drifts away. Fernandes takes it and shoots but the Southampton wall is a big one and they keep it out.

There’s no added time and the teams head into the break all square.

Southampton 0-0 Man Utd

13:12 , Michael Jones

42 mins: Bruno Fernandes fizzes a cross into the box from wide on the right wing and tries to pick out the run of Jadon Sancho who’s cut into a more central position.

The cross doesn’t reach him though as Mohammed Salisu deals with it and Southampton regain possession.

Man Utd could do with half-time. They need a reset.

Southampton 0-0 Man Utd

13:10 , Michael Jones

39 mins: Chance! Che Adams forces David De Gea into another sharp save with an effort from the right side of the box. The Southampton forward looks hungry for goals today. Manchester United are having to defend more than they’ll be comfortable with.

This has been a good performance from the Saints.

Southampton 0-0 Man Utd

13:06 , Michael Jones

36 mins: Erik ten Hag is on his feet and conducted United’s play from the dugout. Southampton have just had a decent period on the ball, creating chances on goal.

The visitors need to find their feet again. They’re focused on building from the back to give their front three time and space to run into.

Southampton 0-0 Man Utd

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33 mins: Chance! A Southampton corner is swung over to Armel Bella-Kotchap. The defender brings the ball down with his first touch then has the chance to score.

He stretches for the ball under pressure from Christian Eriksen but lifts his effort over the crossbar!

Southampton are getting closer to the opener and Bella-Kotchap could have added a goal to his already impressive display.

Southampton 0-0 Man Utd

12:59 , Michael Jones

30 mins: Chance! Mohammed Elyounoussi is fed the ball over on the right side of the pitch and curls a decent cross over to the back post.

Che Adams - full of confidence after bagging in four goals in two games - leaps above his marker but can’t keep his header down and guides the ball over the crossbar!

Southampton 0-0 Man Utd

12:58 , Michael Jones

27 mins: Bella-Kotchap is having a fine game for Southampton. United look to flow up the left side of the pitch with Eriksen and Malacia bringing the ball through midfield.

The left-back guides a pass up the wing and gives Sancho a chase but the Southampton defender beats him to the ball, shields it from the winger and wins his team a free kick.

Southampton 0-0 Man Utd

12:54 , Michael Jones

24 mins: That passage of play will really give confidence to both teams. It will tell Man Utd that Southampton are there for the taking but also boost the Saints for managing to keep out all four efforts at goal.

Sancho and Eriksen combine on the left side with the ball being flicked into the box and Eriksen winning a corner. He takes the set piece himself and whips it deep into the box but Salisu rises above everyone else and heads it away.

Southampton 0-0 Man Utd

12:52 , Michael Jones

21 mins: Chances! How have Man Utd not scored?

A cross comes in from the right side and Bruno Fernandes picks it out with a header inside the six yard box. He’s under pressure from Armel Bella-Kotchap though and can only head it over to the back post where Anthony Elanga arrives and guides an effort at goal.

Gavin Bazunu scrambles across and keeps it out but the ball deflects back to Fernandes whos shot on the spin is blocked by Bella-Kotchap.

United aren’t done and Christian Eriksen arrives in the box and drills an effort at goal but Bazunu is back in position and with the help of Salisu manages to keep out this effort as well.

Incredible defending from the Saints!

Southampton 0-0 Man Utd

12:49 , Michael Jones

18 mins: Mohammed Salisu and Moussa Djenepo are combining well against Anthony Elanga, closing him down quickly and not giving him anytime on the ball.

The United winger is getting slightly frustrated by their efforts.

Southampton 0-0 Man Utd

12:46 , Michael Jones

15 mins: Manchester United haven’t been as intense as they started against Liverpool but they’re looking composed.

The real test will be when the first goal goes in, Southampton will feel confident they can score and if they do go ahead Man Utd may start to capitulate.

On the other side of the coin, Raphael Varane has started brilliantly for the visitors and seems a commanding presence in United’s back line.

Southampton 0-0 Man Utd

12:43 , Michael Jones

12 mins: An aerial pass from Southampton is nodded down to Christian Eriksen who calmly chips a long ball towards the two Saints centre-backs as Marcus Rashford makes a run in between them.

Armel Bella-Kotchap sticks out a leg and intercepts the pass before holding off the arriving Jadon Sancho to clear the danger for the home side.

Good defending.

Southampton 0-0 Man Utd

12:41 , Michael Jones

9 mins: James Ward-Prowse kicks Southampton forward on the counter-attack and slides a pass over to Kyle Walker-Peters on the right side.

The defender drives up to the box but loses the ball to Tyrell Malacia. United’s left-back holds it up well but looks to give the ball to Christian Eriksen and sends a wayward pass into his own box. Joe Aribo collects the ball and checks over to the byline skipping past Scott McTominay.

He looks to shoot/cross but Raphael Varane is covering and blocks the attempt before the ball bounces out of play off the Southampton man.

Southampton 0-0 Man Utd

12:36 , Michael Jones

6 mins: Gavin Bazunu sprints off his line as a long ball comes down the right side from Man Utd with Marcus Rashford making a decent run through the lines.

He puts pressure on the goalkeeper who has no time to control the ball and heads it out of play.

It hasn’t been a blistering start from the visitors but they’ve tried a few dainty through balls that just haven’t come off.

Southampton 0-0 Man Utd

12:33 , Michael Jones

3 mins: Mohammed Salisu launches the throw in into the middle of the box where Scott McTominay gets his head to the ball. Joe Aribo keeps the attack alive for the Saints and knocks the ball back to Salisu but his cross back into the middle curls safely into the hands of David De Gea.

Kick off: Southampton 0-0 Man Utd

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Southampton get the ball rolling at St Mary’s and fizz it long down the right side where it gets booted clear of the Man Utd box and sent out of play for an early Saints throw in.

Southampton vs Man Utd

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Here come the teams.

Bruno Fernandes once again captains Manchester United with Harry Maguire having to settle for a place on the bench. The Red Devils will be hoping to start quickly as they did against Liverpool.

James Ward-Prowse leads Southampton out of the tunnel and onto the pitch.

Ten Hag on learning lessons

12:23 , Michael Jones

Erik ten Hag spoke about Manchester United learning lessons from their defeats to Brighton and Brentford earlier this year and how his squad can respond from those defeats.

He said: “We know what the demands are and as a team, we have to learn from the games against Brighton and against Brentford. But of course, the game against Liverpool gives us a lot of confidence.

“Players now know and they believe that they can do it, but it’s about attitude, it’s about focus to bring this every game on the pitch.”

Old mates

12:20 , Michael Jones

Cristiano Ronaldo and Casemiro warm-up at St Mary’s. The duo last played together during their days at Real Madrid and now link up once again, this time for Manchester United.

How will they fare this season?

Ralph Hasenhuttl expects Manchester United to be challenging for silverware

12:16 , Michael Jones

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl expects weekend opponents Manchester United to be eyeing silverware this season, despite an unconvincing start to Erik ten Hag’s reign.

A new era at Old Trafford began with defeat to Brighton and a thrashing at Brentford before United silenced some of their critics by beating bitter rivals Liverpool on Monday evening.

The 20-time English champions, who came into the 2022-23 season on the back of their worst Premier League campaign from a points perspective, have been further boosted by the big-money arrival of midfielder Casemiro from Real Madrid.

Ralph Hasenhuttl expects Manchester United to be challenging for silverware

Southampton vs Man Utd

12:12 , Michael Jones

Three of Southampton’s five goals scored in the league this season have come from substitutes with Che Adams bagging two in the Saints’ win over Leicester last time out.

Manchester United, meanwhile, are trying to avoid defeats in each of their opening two away league games of a season, a sequence they last recorded in 1973.

Ward-Prowse looking to improve

12:08 , Michael Jones

Southampton midfielder James Ward Prowse, spoke to BT Sport in the build-up to kick off saying: “I want to improve year on year and I have done the last couple of years.

“I will be trying to get 10 goals or above this season, maybe more goals from open play. Playing the way we have been playing gives me more licence to get into the box.

“Against any good team you have to be aggressive and that’s a big factor in the way we play and you have to identify their threats.”

Southampton’s star man?

12:04 , Michael Jones

James Ward-Prowse has nine goals and six assists in his last 25 league appearances but the Saints captain is yet to score at St Mary’s in 2022 - a run of 11 top-flight games.

Is today the day he ends that run?

Manchester United transfer target demands to leave Ajax after second bid rejected

11:59 , Michael Jones

Antony has publicly expressed his desire to leave Ajax after the Eredivise club rejected a €90m (£76m) bid from Manchester United.

The 22-year-old winger is United’s priority transfer target during the final week of the window but the Old Trafford club’s latest bid was rejected on Friday.

United had already seen a bid of €80m (£68m) rejected last week, with Ajax holding out for closer to their €100m asking price due to a lack of time to find a replacement.

Antony demands to leave Ajax after second Manchester United bid rejected

Man Utd boss explains team selection

11:54 , Michael Jones

Erik ten Hag spoke to BT Sport before kick off to explain why he decided to name an unchanged team for today’s game.

He says: “We have a squad that’s quite competitive, it’s always difficult decisions. We had a really good performance on Monday then we stick to it.

“It’s also to give Casemiro the time. He has not played 90 minutes, he has to adapt to England and to Manchester United and it’s to give him time to integrate into the team.”

Tough fixtures for the Saints

11:51 , Michael Jones

This is a big week for Southampton. They host Manchester United today before welcoming Chelsea on Tuesday evening.

In their favour is the fact that both games are at home but they’ll be tough contests and any points the Saints can pick up will be big bonuses for Raplh Hasenhuttl’s men.

Victory today will give them a whole heap of confidence leading into Tuesday’s match against the Blues.

Ten Hag on busy schedule

11:48 , Michael Jones

Erik ten Hag isn’t focused on Manchester United’s busy schedule and wants to take things game-by-game to get points on the board and build confidence in the team.

“First of all you have to get into the season and it’s always tough to get into the season.” said the Manchester United boss, “It’s about winning your fights and winning your points and then the confidence will come.

“From game to game we have to learn and we have to develop the team processes and the way we play.”

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag tells Harry Maguire that captaincy is no guarantee of starting

11:44 , Michael Jones

Erik ten Hag has told Harry Maguire that his status as Manchester United captain offers no guarantee of starting every week, while hailing Raphael Varane’s “immense” stature as a player.

Varane impressed at the heart of United’s defence after replacing Maguire in the starting line-up for Monday’s win over historic rivals Liverpool, which earned United’s first points of the new Premier League season and Ten Hag’s first win in the job.

Maguire ended the night as an unused substitute and potentially faces a challenge to win back his place as one half of Ten Hag’s first-choice centre-back pairing, with new signing Lisandro Martinez also winning plaudits for his performance alongside Varane.

Erik ten Hag tells Harry Maguire that captaincy is no guarantee of starting

United struggling on the road

11:39 , Michael Jones

Manchester United could win back-to-back fixtures in the Premier League for the first time since February but the Red Devils’ current run of seven straight league defeats away from home is their worst since losing 10 in a row in 1936.

Can Erik ten Hag’s men make it two wins in a row?

Southampton vs Man Utd team changes

11:35 , Michael Jones

Southampton make one change from the game against Leicester with Che Adams coming in to replace Sékou Mara. Adams starts on thanks to his two goals against The Foxes.

Manchester United are unchanged with Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Maguire and new signing Casemiro all starting on the bench.

Southampton vs Man Utd line-ups

11:32 , Michael Jones

Southampton XI: Bazunu, Walker-Peters, Bella-Kotchap, Salisu, Djenepo, Ward-Prowse, Lavia, Aribo, Elyounoussi, Armstrong, Adams

Man Utd XI: De Gea, Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Malacia, Eriksen, McTominay, Elanga, Fernandes, Sancho, Rashford

Will Sancho score again?

11:27 , Michael Jones

Jadon Sancho opened the scoring for Manchester United on Monday against Liverpool and netted against the Saints at Old Trafford last year. Will he get on the scoresheet again today?

Saints arrive at St Mary’s

11:24 , Michael Jones

Here are the Southampton players arriving at the ground ahead of today’s 12:30pm kick off. Team news is expected to come out shortly.

Southampton’s worrying home form

11:20 , Michael Jones

Southampton have lost five of their last seven home games in the Premier League with just one win and one draw in that time.

They have also conceded two or more goals in all but one of those seven matches, the exception being a 1-0 victory over Arsenal.

Ten Hag’s reaction to Liverpool victory

11:16 , Michael Jones

Manchester United boss, Erik ten Hag, is not getting carried away after his team recorded their first win of the season against Liverpool on Monday night but believes his squad can take confidence from that performance.

“Of course we can take the confidence from that game. When you beat Liverpool – I’ve said before that they were the best playing team in the world last year, then this is clearly a magnificent performance [from us].” he said after the match,

“But also we knew the week before Brentford and again for this game [against Southampton] that it’s the same.

“We have to learn from that [Liverpool] game and I’m really curious of what we will present [on Saturday], but I’m really confident that if we do the same as we did against Liverpool and we have the same attitude, fighting spirit and team cooperation then we have to win.”

Erik ten Hag identifies five reasons behind Manchester United’s miserable start

11:11 , Michael Jones

Erik ten Hag believes injuries, the form of individuals and a new partnership in the centre of defence are the reasons behind Manchester United’s miserable start to the season after losing both of their opening games.

The former Ajax head coach’s first months in his new job have proved challenging, with as many issues mounting off-the-pitch as on it, even when setting aside unrest among the supporters with the Glazer family’s ownership.

And after conceding six goals in their opening two games, Ten Hag believes the form of David de Gea and the unfamiliarity of Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez’s partnership has contributed to United’s defensive mishaps.

Erik ten Hag identifies five reasons behind Manchester United’s miserable start

Back in the goals

11:06 , Michael Jones

Marcus Rashford hasn’t scored a Premier League goal away from home when starting a match since doing so against Leicester on Boxing Day in 2020.

However, he ended a goalless drought last time out by scoring the winner against Liverpool at Old Trafford and looks set to start for Manchester United again today.

Adams on a hot streak?

11:02 , Michael Jones

In their 2-1 win at Leicester, Che Adams became the first Southampton substitute to score twice in a Premier League match since Sadio Mané in March 2016 vs Liverpool.

He also bagged a brace during the week against Cambridge United in the Saints’ 3-0 victory in the second round of the Carabao Cup.

Adams last scored in consecutive league games in February, with the second of those games coming against Manchester United.

Southampton vs Man Utd

10:58 , Michael Jones

Southampton haven’t beaten Manchester United in any of their last 12 Premier League games recording seven draws and five defeats during that run.

The Saints are also only two goals away from conceding 100 in the Premier League against the Red Devils.

Erik ten Hag era receives belated lift-off as Manchester United beat Liverpool

10:54 , Michael Jones

As Jadon Sancho so deftly changed direction, he may well have changed the course of a season. Liverpool, like James Milner and Alisson, were left sprawling into the wrong direction and looking up at Manchester United. Erik ten Hag’s side were finally looking forward, looking much so much better, and just picking up speed.

That was the story of this stirring 2-1 victory, that absolutely transforms the mood around these two great rivals.

United are resurgent, sparked by the electrical charge of their own acceleration. Liverpool are forced into reverse, as they struggled to keep up, and possibly forced into a crisis of their own too.

Erik ten Hag era receives belated lift-off as Manchester United beat Liverpool

Ralph Hasenhuttl on facing Man Utd

10:49 , Michael Jones

Southampton boss, Ralph Hasenhuttl, is expecting an intense game against Manchester United this afternoon and has been working on his team’s fitness in an attempt to out work the Red Devils today.

“I think it’ll be an intense game. Always when you play top teams you nedd to run, sprint more than the opponent as they have really good individuals.” said the Saints boss.

“They are strong with the ball, we can’t let them get too confident.”

Man Utd’s football director praises Casemiro

10:45 , Michael Jones

Manchester United’s football director, John Murtough, spoke after the club signed Casemiro from Real Madrid and praised the midfielder’s winning mentality.

“Casemiro is a serial winner and one of the best midfielders in world football; his exceptional record speaks for itself.” he said, “He complements the skillsets of the squad and will be a great addition to the dressing room with his experience, knowledge and character.“I know that Casemiro remains as determined as ever to be successful on the pitch and we look forward to seeing that happen in a Manchester United shirt.”

Early team news for Southampton vs Man Utd

10:40 , Michael Jones

Romain Perraud may be fit enough to return for the Saints following a groin problem but Tino Livramento will once more be absent.

Che Adams could start after two goals against Leicester from the bench last weekend and another two goals during the Saints’ Carabao Cup match earlier this week.

Manchester United’s new signing Casemiro is available for selection after receiving his work permit and could immediately make the starting XI alongside one of either Scott McTominay, Fred or Christian Eriksen. Erik ten Hag may prefer to introduce him as a substitute before handing the 30-year-old a full debut later down the line. Expect him to feature at some point though.

Elsewhere, Anthony Martial is ruled out with an Achilles problem and Victor Lindelof remains unavailable.

Manchester United’s Anthony Martial to miss Southampton trip with Achilles problem

10:35 , Michael Jones

Anthony Martial will miss Manchester United’s trip to Southampton after picking up an Achilles injury in the win over Liverpool, meaning Cristiano Ronaldo could return to the starting line-up.

Martial impressed as a second-half substitute in Monday’s win at Old Trafford, setting up Marcus Rashford for United’s second goal.

The 26-year-old was returning from a hamstring injury picked up during pre-season but is now set to sit out once more, with Erik ten Hag hopeful he will return in time to face Leicester City next Thursday.

“Anthony Martial is not fit,” he said. “He came out with a problem on his Achilles, out of the game. We have to wait. I cannot tell the prognosis, I hope he will be available for the next game.”

Anthony Martial to miss Southampton trip through injury

Casemiro joins Man Utd and could make Premier League debut

10:29 , Michael Jones

Casemiro completed his transfer to Manchester United from Real Madrid and was unveiled at Old Trafford on Monday night during the match against Liverpool.

The midfielder has signed a contract until June 2026, with the option to extend for a further year. He has played over 550 professional games, including 63 for his country, Brazil, and has won 22 major honours in his career, including five Champions League titles and the Copa America.

About joining Man Utd he said: “The opportunity to start a new challenge at Manchester United and in the Premier League is extremely exciting.

“I have worked with many great managers in my career and, having met with Erik and heard his ideas, I can’t wait to work closely with him, his staff and my new team-mates in the coming years.

“I’m ending one beautiful journey in Madrid whilst starting another in Manchester as determined as ever to win football matches, win trophies and make our fans proud by bringing success to this great club.

“Everybody knows the history of Manchester United, the significance of the club around the world and what it means to its supporters. To represent United is an honour and I am ready to give everything to help the team achieve our ambitions.”

Che Adams will definitely not be sold this summer, insists Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl

10:25 , Michael Jones

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl insists in-form striker Che Adams will “definitely not” be sold this summer amid links with Premier League rivals Everton.

Scotland international Adams came off the bench to score twice in last weekend’s 2-1 top-flight win at Leicester and followed it up in midweek with another double in Saints’ 3-0 Carabao Cup success at Cambridge.

Hasenhuttl expects incomings and outgoings before the transfer window closes next week but is adamant his top scorer will not be among those leaving St Mary’s.

“I can categorically say that he is our player and he will stay with us and that we love him, especially when he scores goals,” said the Austrian.

“We will definitely not sell him in the summer.”

Che Adams will definitely not be sold this summer – Ralph Hasenhuttl

Southampton vs Manchester United

10:06 , Michael Jones

Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of Saturday’s early Premier League kick off as Southampton host Manchester United at St Mary’s. Both teams come into the game on the backs of their first league victories of the season after Southampton came from behind to defeat Leicester City 2-1 away from home and Man Utd overcame Liverpool by the same scoreline at Old Trafford.

For Southampton, that victory has given them a confidence boost after a shaky start which has seen them ship seven goals in three games. Ralph Hasenhuttl will be delighted with his team’s determinism though as the Saints have rescued all four of their points from losing positions this year.

The win over Liverpool has injected another boost of optimism into Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United. Not only did they defeat Jurgen Klopp’s men but they outplayed them and fully deserved their victory. Captain Harry Maguire and superstar Cristiano Ronaldo were both benched by the Red Devils boss and that helped bring out the best in his team. Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford both scored and looked threatening from the off whilst Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez formed a stalwart partnership in the centre of the defence.

But who will triumph today? Can Man Utd win on the road or will the Saints collect their first home victory of the season?