Manchester United secured a 3-0 victory against Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium, with Marcus Rashford and new signing Matthijs de Ligt making significant contributions to the team’s success. The win comes after a shaky start to the season, giving manager Erik ten Hag hope for the future.
De Ligt, who recently joined Manchester United from Bayern Munich, scored his first goal for the club during the match. The goal came after a brilliant assist from Bruno Fernandes, following a short corner by Christian Eriksen. De Ligt’s goal helped to shift the momentum in favor of Manchester United, who had been struggling in their previous games.
Rashford, who had not scored since March, ended his goal drought with a spectacular shot from the edge of the box. The goal marked Rashford’s return to form and provided a much-needed boost for the team. Manager Erik ten Hag had faced criticism for starting Rashford, but the decision paid off as the striker found the back of the net and helped secure the victory for Manchester United.
In addition to De Ligt and Rashford’s goals, Alejandro Garnacho also scored a late goal to seal the win for Manchester United. The team’s performance improved significantly throughout the match, with goalkeeper Onana making crucial saves and the defense holding strong against Southampton’s attacks.
Southampton, on the other hand, struggled to capitalize on their early dominance in the game. A missed penalty by Cameron Archer proved to be a turning point, as Manchester United capitalized on the opportunity to take control of the match. Southampton’s young star Tyler Dibling had a promising debut but was unable to make a significant impact as the team failed to register a shot after the missed penalty.
The match took a dramatic turn when Southampton’s Jack Stephens was sent off for a high tackle on Garnacho, reducing the home side to 10 men. Manchester United took advantage of the situation, with Garnacho scoring a late goal to secure the 3-0 win.
Overall, the victory against Southampton was a much-needed boost for Manchester United after a difficult start to the season. The team’s performance showed promise, with key players like De Ligt and Rashford making significant contributions. Manager Erik ten Hag expressed his satisfaction with the result and praised his players for their efforts on the field.
With six points from four matches, Manchester United will look to build on this win and continue their momentum in the Premier League. The victory against Southampton serves as a turning point for the team, providing hope for a successful season ahead.