Manchester United travel to Southampton in the early kick-off on Saturday as the Premier League returns after the international break.
Erik ten Hag’s side are already under plenty of pressure after just three matches of the new season, with a bruising 3-0 loss to Liverpool last time out increasing the speculation over the manager’s future.
And the Dutchman needs a convincing result to lift the mood following back-to-back defeats to Brighton and Liverpool, amid stinging criticism from former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo this week.
Southampton boss Russell Martin is hoping to avoid a fourth league defeat in a row, with the newly promoted Saints yet to pick up any points so far on the return to the top flight, but the home crowd will be up for the occasion.
Follow all the latest build-up, score updates and reaction from Southampton vs Manchester United and across the Premier League below:
Southampton 0-0 Manchester United
3 mins: A quiet start, with Rashford looking to make an early inroad down the left wing before he is shut off by Bednarek. Dalot gives the ball away cheaply on the edge of the box but Martinez steps in sharply.
Jamie Braidwood14 September 2024 12:35
KICK-OFF! Southampton 0-0 Manchester United
Underway at St Mary’s! Southampton are desperate for their first point of the season after three opening defeats, while it’s “must-win” for United too. Erik ten Hag’s side have lost back-to-back games, and the last time they lost three of their first four was in 1986.
Southampton are in their usual red and white stripes while United are in the changed kit of dark blue. It’s a glorious day at St Mary’s.
Jamie Braidwood14 September 2024 12:30
Manchester United’s record against promoted sides
Manchester United have lost just one of their last 30 Premier League matches against promoted sides, winning 22 and drawing seven.
The defeat came in a 4-1 loss at Watford in November 2021, which was Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s final game in charge before he was sacked…
The players are out and we’re ready for kick-off!

Jamie Braidwood14 September 2024 12:28
Southampton vs Manchester United TV channel and how to watch
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1. Subscribers will also be able to watch via Discovery+ online and on the app.
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Jamie Braidwood14 September 2024 12:25
Southampton vs Manchester United
Almost ready for kick-off at St Mary’s!


Jamie Braidwood14 September 2024 12:24
Marcus Rashford ‘needs a goal’, says Erik ten Hag
Erik ten Hag on his team selection, speaking to TNT Sports:
On Christian Eriksen: “He’s had a very good preseason. Good performances. He’s earned his start.”
On Manuel Ugarte: “He had just two sessions, not even full sessions. We have to integrate him now.”
On Casemiro: “He can be in next game, the game after next game. He will play, I’m convinced he will play.”
On Marcus Rashford: “He is in a good place but he needs a goal, or an assist. That moment will come.
“He will get a moment, and then he will fly. Once strikers start scoring, they will fly.”
On today: “It’s must-win. Every game is must-win. We will not change our approach today.”

Jamie Braidwood14 September 2024 12:18
Tyler Dibling ‘deserves to play’ for Southampton, says Russell Martin
Russell Martin on handing 18-year-old Tyler Dibling his Premier League debut against Manchester United:
“Tyler deserved a start before now, to be honest. I think if he was two or three years older he would have played already – so that’s on us.
“Tyler deserves to play, he’s going to be an incredible player. Today we’ll see with how he deals with the atmosphere and starting the game, because it’s very different.”

Jamie Braidwood14 September 2024 12:11
Southampton vs Manchester United
A first home start for new Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. The England international conceded three goals in his debut, a 3-1 defeat to Brentford before the international break.

Jamie Braidwood14 September 2024 12:07
Manchester United ‘still in transition period’, says Erik ten Hag
Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United remain on track but has blamed their poor start to the season on injuries and absenses.
“I have said before we are still in a transition period. We have to integrate a lot of young players also in the team,” he said.
“We are still dealing with injuries, we have to bring the injuries (injured players) back in the team. Before anyone thinks about excuses, no, we have to win every game.
“I know that, the team knows this and it doesn’t matter who is available. We will focus on every game and have in every game the mindset that we have to win.”
Jamie Braidwood14 September 2024 12:01