Manchester United vs Southampton preview, team news, prediction.

Olateru Samuel O.
Jul 13, 2020
2 min read

United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted he will name an unchanged side for a fifth consecutive Premier League match when Southampton visit Old Trafford.

"There are so many things you have to consider when you manage a team," Solskjaer, whose side are unbeaten in 17 games across all competitions, said. "We've got players here champing at the bit, but also those that are in the rhythm."

Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe are the only players currently unavailable.

Ole: Greenwood not at risk of burn out Ole Gunnar says Mason Greenwood will not suffer physically after establishing himself as a integral part of United's first team. Ralph Hasenhuttl has no fresh problems, with everyone who featured in the draw at Everton coming through unscathed, though Moussa Djenepo, Yan Valery, and Sofiane Boufal are still sidelined.

The saints could be bolstered by the return of Jannik Vestergaard, who has missed the last two games with a muscle injury.

Man Utd were dominant after the initial 20 minutes at Villa Park, and it then became a walk in the park. Anthony Martial looked off it in parts, but he does look desperate to score goals, as does Marcus Rashford. It was a lovely strike by Mason Greenwood on his right foot.

The saints are awkward, free-flowing, nice and tidy, but it is their defense that is looking much improved. Man Utd, the sheer size of the club and the momentum they have, have been building much quicker than I thought they would.

Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba are starring, but the penalty changes the game and they can be dominant after that, but the penalty was very debatable. A giant like Man Utd have to get the top four and they look like they will get it. They don't care about the top two at the moment, they just need to keep winning games and make that top four their own. I expect United to win and nail the top four spots.

PREDICTED: 3-1

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