We will look at the match between Southampton and Manchester United. This is the early match from the Premier League schedule. We should not forget that after national team matches, it is in such matches that clubs with more national team players may suffer.
The big problem for Manchester United since the beginning of the season is that the team's defensive line lacks the necessary support from the midfield. The debut of Manuel Ugarte is expected, although this is not entirely certain. Nevertheless, the role of the two defensive midfielders will be extremely important, because it is in this central zone that Southampton will want to create a numerical advantage in the course of the match. "The Saints" are obsessed with controlling the ball and having more players precisely in this central third of the field.
Whether Manchester United will be able to pass through this zone and use the speed of their attacking players, that will be the most important thing. It seems to me that this should happen in the end. "The Red Devils" may win the match, even if it happens in a difficult way, with a one-goal difference, let's say 2:1 and that in the second half. The interesting thing about Southampton is that their two strikers sit on the touchlines, while the attacking midfielders are the ones who enter the penalty area - two or three of them. This could make it difficult for United's defense, but still, the visitors should win and get revenge for the nightmare match against Liverpool.
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Southampton is not starting well upon their return to the Premier League. They have lost all three of their matches so far, with their only home game ending in a 0:1 defeat to Nottingham. This was followed by a 1:3 loss as guests to Brentford in the last round. Now they will face Manchester United, against whom they have not won in their last 15 meetings. They have had quite a few draws between them in recent years, but Southampton has not beaten them at home since 2003.
Manchester United once again fell to the ground after a 0:3 loss at home to Liverpool in the last round. Their only away game so far was lost 1:2 to Brighton. Criticism of Ten Haag is increasing after each such match, but he does not seem to be impressed by it. Still, it would be good for his team to start recording some other victories again.
Prediction: Manchester United to winBoth teams are not starting the campaign well, but more is expected from Manchester United and I think that at least in this match the guests can reach the victory.
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