1 - 1
-
Full Time

Match preview

Ronaldo to start? How Manchester United could line up against Southampton

The Old Trafford side will be desperate to get back to winning ways against Southampton after being held to a draw by Burnley in midweek

Manchester United will be desperate to get back to winning ways in the Premier League on Saturday when they welcome Southampton to Old Trafford.

Ralf Rangnick’s side were hardly impressive before, but a defeat and draw in their last two games would suggest that the pressure is beginning to build on the German manager.

Fortunately for the former Hoffenheim and RB Leipzig tactician, Man Utd should be able to welcome back a number of stars and field a relatively full-strength side.

In defence, David de Gea will take up his usual spot between the posts behind a back four of Alex Telles, Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane and Diogo Dalot.

The Old Trafford side are still without defensive midfielder Fred, who tested positive to COVID and will therefore miss Saturday's clash. Scott McTominay will instead take his place in midfield, alongside Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes.

Despite being dropped to the bench in midweek, Cristiano Ronaldo should return to the starting XI and be joined in attack by Jadon Sancho on the left wing and Marcu Rashford on the right against Southampton.

How Man Utd could line up against Southampton

Match statistics

Man Utd
Statistics
Southampton
Games Played
20
20
 
Results
 
Wins
9
8
Draws
6
6
Losses
5
6
 
Goals Scoring
 
Goals Scored
28
31
Goals Per Game
1.40
1.55
More > 2.5 Goals
8
13
More > 3 Goals
7
10
Scored First in a Match
13
12
Scored Both Halves
4
4
Won More > 1 Goal
4
1
 
Other
 
Goals Conceded
25
33
Did Not Score
3
2
Both Teams Scored
11
15
Kept Clean Sheet
6
3
Won Without Conceding
6
3
Games Played
20
20
 
Possession
 
Touches
660
-
Possession
50
-
Passes
476
-
 
Attacking
 
Total Shots
12
13
Shots on Target
4.33
4.83
Goals out of Shots
0.13
0.11
Crosses
16
-
Offsides
2.29
1.69
Penalties
0.10
0.10
 
Defensive
 
Clean Sheets
0.30
0.15
Tackles Won
8.06
-
Clearances
19
-
Interceptions
9.13
-
Own Goals
0.05
0.10
Aerials Won
15
-
Total Shots Conceded
14
13
Shots on Target Conceded
5.41
5.82
Goals out of Shots Conceded
0.09
0.14
 
Discipline
 
Fouls
10
13
Yellow Cards
1.95
2.20
Red Cards
0.05
0.05

Injuries

  1. Hip/Thigh Injury image description
  2. Ankle/Foot Injury image description
  3. Hip/Thigh Injury image description
  4. Groin/Pelvis Injury image description
  5. Calf/Shin Injury image description
  6. Illness image description
  7. Ankle/Foot Injury image description

In suspension danger

  1. image description
  2. image description