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Manchester United v Southampton - as it happened

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Man United v Southampton, matchday 21, 2024/25 Premier League, 16/01/2025, lineups. BeSoccer
Man United v Southampton, matchday 21, 2024/25 Premier League, 16/01/2025, lineups. BeSoccer
Join us for LIVE coverage of the Premier League clash between Man United and Southampton, kick-off at 21:00 CET at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. After an important victory over Arsenal in the FA Cup, the Red Devils will want to use the positive momentum to claim a crucial league win.
Goal

List of goalscorers

0 - 1
43'
M. Ugarte
Amad Diallo
82'
1 - 1
Amad Diallo
90'
2 - 1
Amad Diallo
86'+4
3 - 1
Press

Match report in news

  • 90+5'
    FT: Man United 3-1 Southampton. Ruben Amorim's men headed into the break trailing by one goal as Ugarte's own goal was the decider in the first period. But in-form man Amad Diallo completely turned it around with a hat-trick in ten minutes to give United their first win in over a month.
  • 90+5'
    GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL HAT-TRICK FOR AMAD DIALLO AND UNITED HAVE SURELY WON IT NOW!!!! HARDWOOD-BELLIS IS CAUGHT NAPPING AND GIFTS THE BALL TO THE IN-FORM MAN WITH A HORRID TOUCH!!! HE JUST COULD NOT MISS FROM THERE!!! 3-1!!!
  • 90+4'
    HARDWOOD-BELLIS WAS SO CLOSE FROM THE HEADER!! The defender's header goes just past Onana's goal.
  • 90+2'
    FIVE MINUTES OF ADDED TIME!! The visitors have a corner as Collyer slides to send the ball out.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Manchester United en el 90'
  • 90'
    GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLL AMAD DIALLO SCORES AGAIN AND HE TURNS IT AROUND AT OLD TRAFFORD!!!!!!!! HE IS JUST INEVITALBE!!! BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL PASS FROM ERIKSEN, WHO LOBS THE BALL TO PICK OUT AMAD, WHO THEN STRETCHES TO SEND THE BALL PAST RAMSDALE!!! 2-1!!!
  • 88'
    Amad once again looking threatening on the right flank. He tries to get past Walker-Peters but the ball is out for a goal kick, despite his demands for a corner.
  • 87'
    Foul from Walker-Peters on Antony. The English defender is not happy with the referee's decision.
  • 85'
    Full chaos now on the pitch as United are desperately looking for the winner.
Substitution

Substitution

at Southampton
Substitution

Substitution

at Southampton
  • 83'
    Both managers looking for the winner as they make two changes each. Eriksen and Maguire come on for Yoro and Mazraoui for United. Bednarek and Ugochukwu are replaced by Wood and Onuachu for the Saints.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Manchester United en el 82'
  • 82'
    GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL AMAD DIALLO RESCUES MAN UNITED ONCE AGAIN!!!! HE DID IT ALL ALONE AFTER ZIRZKEE PASSED THE BALL TO HIM!! HIS FIRST ATTEMPT WAS BLOCKED BY WALKER-PETERS, BUT THE SECOND COULD NOT BE STOPPED AND IT'S 1-1 AT OLD TRAFFORD!!
Card

Yellow card

a Southampton
  • 79'
    Yellow card for Downes.
  • 78'
    ZIRZKEE WAS THROUGH ON GOAL!!! The Dutchman was charging forward again but he chose the wrong route as Bree knicks the ball away from him.
  • 77'
    Less than 15 minutes are separating United from another league defeat. A win would be crucial for the Saints if they can hang on!
  • 74'
    Foul from Bednarek on Collyer.
Substitution

Substitution

at Southampton
Substitution

Substitution

at Southampton
  • 73'
    Two changes for Juric's side. Mateus Fernandes and Aribo are replaced by Armstrong and Downes.
  • 72'
    Foul from Antony on Hardwood-Bellis.
  • 71'
    Frustration levels are rising for United, who cannot seem to find the goal. Amad tries to cross the ball in as many bodies were in the box, but his ball goes over everyone's heads and out for a goal kick.
  • 69'
    Juric's men have managed to survive the storm as United have decreased the intensity. Can they hang on?
  • 64'
    ZIRZKEE WAS AWAY THERE!! The Dutchman had men to support him but he went on by himself dangerously towards the Saints' box. He had the opportunity to shoot, but after too many touches the ball is blocked and the attack fizzled out.
Substitution

Substitution

at Southampton
  • 63'
    Dibling is unable to continue as he limps off the pitch to make way for Smallbone.
Injury

Injured

en Southampton
  • 62'
    Cooling break as Dibling is down with an injury!
  • 61'
    THREATENING SHOT ON TARGET FROM GARNACHO!! The Argentinian looked for the individual goal as he struck from range after cutting in from the right but Ramsdale saves!!
  • 59'
    HOW DID ANTONY MISS THAT??!!!!! He was all alone in front of the goal after Garnacho fed him a perfect pass in the box!! The Brazilian slid in and made contact with the ball but it ended up being a pass to Ramsdale!!
  • 58'
    MASSIVE CHANCE WASTED BY SULEMANA!! The forward once again got past Leny Yoro with so much ease but he could not find the target as his shot went past the far post!!
  • 55'
    The corner is neutralised but the Saints continue to apply pressure. Nervy moments for the hosts in these opening ten minutes of the second period.
  • 54'
    Mateus Fernandes' set-piece is headed away by Zirzkee from the United wall. Corner for Southampton.
  • 54'
    Collyer is also on for Ugarte.
Substitution

Substitution

at Manchester United
Substitution

Substitution

at Manchester United
  • 53'
    Changes for United ahead of the free-kick. Hojlund makes way for Zirzkee.
Card

Yellow card

a Manchester United
  • 52'
    Yellow card for Lisandro Martinez for his foul on Ugochukwu just outside the box. The Saints have an important free-kick here!
  • 51'
    SULEMANA SENT YORO THERE!!! The Saints forward got past the young defender with ease once again but the shot is blocked by De Ligt!!
  • 50'
    Corner is dealt with by United, but the visitors still hold possession.
  • 49'
    Corner for United as Ugarte blocks Walker-Peters' cross.
  • 48'
    Can the Red Devils turn it around in this second half? Or will it be another defeat??
  • 46'
    ANTONY IMMEDIATELY WITH THE FIRST CHANCE OF THE SECOND HALF!!! His shot is deflected by Hardwood-Bellis. Corner for the hosts!!
Substitution

Substitution

at Manchester United
  • 46'
    Only one change at half-time: Kobbie Mainoo is taken off to make way for Antony.
  • 46'
    Underway for the second half at Old Trafford!!
  • 45+2'
    Man United 0-1 Southampton. Ruben Amorim's men head into the break trailing by one goal as Ugarte's crucial deflection off Diblings header was the decider in the first period.
Card

Yellow card

a Southampton
  • 45+1'
    Yellow card also for Mateus Fernandes for protests.
  • 45'
    Yellow card for Tyler Dibling.
  • 45'
    One minute of added time!
  • 45'
    Can Amorim's men find the equaliser before the half-time whistle??
  • 44'
    Yellow card for Dibling for his foul on Ugarte.
Own goal

Own goal

de Manchester United en el 43'
  • 43'
    GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL SOUTHAMPTON OPEN THE SCORING!!!! DIBLING'S HEADER FINDS THE BACK OF THE NET OFF A DEFLECTION FROM UGARTE!!!! ANDRE ONANA HAS MADE MIRACLES IN THIS FIRST HALF BUT HE CAN'T KEEP THAT ONE OUT!!! 0-1 AT OLD TRAFFORD!!!
  • 42'
    SULEMANA WAS IN FRONT OF GOAL ALONE BUT DE LIGT SOMEHOW RECOVERED!!! Crucial tackle from the Dutchman to send the ball away for a corner!!
  • 41'
    Southampton now building up with patience.
  • 39'
    Strong challenge from De Ligt to win the ball from Dibling, who looked to break into the attack from Ramsdale long pass.
  • 38'
    Foul from Yoro on Oguchukwu. United's attack fizzles out.
  • 36'
    BRUNO FIRES FROM RANGE!!! The skipper hit it well but it was just too central to threaten Ramsdale, who gets down to collect the ball with ease.
  • 34'
    SULEMANA JUST STRIKES WIDE!!! Wonderful individual play from the forward but he just lacked the finishing touch!!
  • 32'
    Foul in attack from Hojlund on Bednarek.
  • 32'
    Juric is FURIOUS on the sidelines as the Saints are being extremely wasteful!
  • 30'
    Dibling strikes from outside the box but his shot is nowhere near Onana's goal.
  • 28'
    SUPER-ONANA JUST SAVED UNITED TWICE!!!! Two clear chances for Dibling and Mateus Fernandes, but the keeper denies both!!! Dibling charged forward and missed in front of goal, giving Fernandes the chance to net from the rebound but somehow we are still at 0-0!!
  • 26'
    Man United players were asking for a penalty for a hand ball from Walker-Peters but after a brief check, the contact was not deemed as a hand ball. No penalty for the hosts.
  • 25'
    MAN UNITED ARE THROWING EVERYTHING AT SOUTHAMPTON!!! Garnacho tried everything to get a shot on target, but his ball is blocked and out for a corner!
  • 24'
    INCREDIBLE BALL FROM BRUNO TO MAINOO IN THE BOX!!! The Englishman had the perfect opportunity to square the ball for Hojlund, who would've had a moving penalty, but he completely miss-placed the pass!!
  • 22'
    WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY FOR HOJLUND!! Amad sent a low cross in the box but the Danish striker just couldn't make impact with the ball!! Man United are growing!!
  • 21'
    Foul from Walker-Peters on Amad in attack.
  • 20'
    GARNACHO WASTES AN INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO PUT UNITED AHEAD!!!! He was fed perfectly by Hojlund in the middle of the box but he just sends the ball wide!!
  • 19'
    Garnacho tries to curl it in from range, but the ball is met with Mateus Fernandes' head. The player was momentarily down from the collision but he is now up and running. United still with the ball.
  • 18'
    Foul by Sugawara on Bruno. Inviting free-kick in attack for the hosts.
  • 18'
    The ball is cleared, but Amorim's men still have the ball.
  • 17'
    Bruno Fernandes gets a corner for United.
  • 16'
    SECOND SHOT ON TARGET AT ONANA'S GOAL!! This time it was Fernandes, who cut on across the pitch before shooting. Unfortunately, his attempt did not have enough power to threaten the keeper!
  • 15'
    Man United are struggling to break through. Southampton need to capitalise on the opponents' struggling moment!
  • 12'
    SOUTHAMPTON GET THE FIRST CHANCE!!!! Sulemana got away from Yoro in the penalty box but his shot was saved by Onana, who had to get down and stretch to deny the forward!! Clear opportunity for the Saints as Man United as starting to suffer!!
  • 11'
    A very balanced game after the first ten minutes. No clear chances from either sides so far as we remain at 0-0.
  • 10'
    Lisandro Martinez heads the ball away from the set-piece, but the Saints still have the ball.
  • 9'
    Foul from Lisandro Martinez on Fernandes. Free kick in attack for Southampton.
  • 7'
    Foul from Walker-Peters on Amad.
  • 7'
    United are trying to break into attack, but the Saints are well placed and are starting to apply pressure.
  • 5'
    Foul from Bree on Garnacho.
  • 4'
    Bruno Fernandes' cross is straight at Ramsdale, who has the punch the ball away from danger.
  • 3'
    First attack for United as Garnacho tries to make his way in the penalty box. He gets the corner for his side.
  • 3'
    The Saints get the ball momentarily as Mazraoui's pass is intercepted, but United immediately apply pressure to win possession.
  • 1'
    Fernandes kicks off as the ball is immediately given to Onana in goal. The players advanced up the pitch as the goalie looked to serve up front with a long ball.
  • 1'
    Underway at Old Trafford for Man United v Southampton!
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    Players are out of the tunnel, here we gooooooooo!
  • PRVW
    Rashford's absence means that Alejandro Garnacho gets his second consecutive start. The Argentinian has gathered interest from Italy as Napoli have offered United 50 million euros for him, though the bid has reportedly been rejected by the Red Devils.
  • PRVW
    Marcus Rashford is once again not included in Man United's squad. The Englishman has been left out as negotiations continue between the player's camp and Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan for a move in January.
  • PRVW
    On the bench for Ivan Juric's side: McCarthy, Manning, Wood, Smallbone, Downes, Lallana, Armstrong, Archer, Onuachu.
  • PRVW
    Southampton starting lineup (3-4-3): Ramsdale (GK); Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Bree; Sugawara, Ugochukwu, Fernandes, Walker-Peters; Dibling, Aribo, Sulemana.
  • PRVW
    And now for the visitors...
  • PRVW
    On the bench for Ruben Amorim's side: Bayindir, Kukonki, Maguire, Malacia, Casemiro, Collyer, Eriksen, Antony, Zirzkee.
  • PRVW
    Man United starting lineup (3-4-2-1): Onana (GK); Yoro, De Ligt, Martinez; Mazraoui, Ugarte, Fernandes, Mainoo; Amad, Garnacho; Hojlund.
  • PRVW
    Official lineups have landed at Old Trafford!! Let's see what they're saying, starting with the hosts...
  • PRVW
    Lineups should be arriving in the next 15 minutes, stay tuned people!!!
  • PRVW
    Southampton possible lineup (3-4-3): Ramsdale (GK); Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Wood; Bree, Ugochukwu, Fernandes, Walker-Peters; Dibling, Archer, Sulemana.
  • PRVW
    Man United possible lineup (3-4-2-1): Onana (GK); Yoro, Maguire, Martinez; Mazraoui, Ugarte, Fernandes, Malacia; Amad, Garnacho; Zirkzee.
  • PRVW
    With that all settled, let's get things warmed up with some possible lineups...
  • PRVW
    Mateus Fernandes is back after serving his suspension while Juric is hoping that midfielder Flynn Downes will be fit to feature after having missed three games due to a thigh issue. Goalkeeper Bazunu has recovered from an Achilles rupture, though is unlikely to see action as Aaron Ramsdale remains the number-one choice between the posts.
  • PRVW
    As for Southampton, Jack Stephens, Juan Larios and Ross Stewart are the long-term absentees while Will Smallbone and Gavin Bazunu are set to return to league action after recovering from their respective setbacks.
  • PRVW
    Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans continue their spells on the sidelines with injuries. Amad Diallo is set to start despite featuring off the bench at the weekend due to a minor knock he was carrying ahead of the game.
  • PRVW
    Despite Altay Bayindir's heroics against the Gunners, Andre Onana is set to return in between the posts while Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee battle for a starting place.
  • PRVW
    But the former Sporting Lisbon boss will be without Diogo Dalot, who is suspended after picking up two yellow cards in the FA Cup on Sunday. Tyrell Malacia could therefore come into the starting XI at left wing-back.
  • PRVW
    Nevertheless, there is still time for Amorim to turn the campaign around and the Saints' visit comes at a perfect time for a United side that want to get back to winning ways in the league.
  • PRVW
    Both teams are experiencing their worst period in a certain sense as United's 23 point haul after 20 rounds is the lowest since the 1986/86 season, the first under Sir Alex Ferguson.
  • PRVW
    While the Saints' season is almost certainly doomed, can they at least find the energy to over points by the end of the campaign and surpass Derby's mark?
  • PRVW
    With just one league win this season - a 1-0 victory over Everton in November - Southampton replaced manager Russell Martin Ivan Juric last month. The Croatian said that Saints "can do something exceptional" but he has overseen three defeats in his first three matches.
  • PRVW
    Southampton are on course to claim the title of the worst team in Premier League history from Derby (ended the season with 11 points in total), who set their unwanted record in the 2007/08 season. Newly-promoted Saints have mustered just six points from 20 games and are sitting dead last in the standings.
  • PRVW
    With just five teams behind them, United are only 7 points away from the relegation zone and in desperate need of a win against Southampton, who are also going through their fair share of struggles.
  • PRVW
    Ruben Amorim's men are languishing in 15th place in the table but claimed a crucial point last time out against Premier League leaders Liverpool.
  • PRVW
    However, United have six important encounters - starting with the clash against the Saints tonight - to take care of between the Premier League and Europa League ahead of the reunion with their former interim boss.
  • PRVW
    The Red Devils are at the back of a crucial win over Arsenal in the FA Cup third round. The win takes them in the fourth round where they will face off against Ruud van Nistelrooy's Leicester.
Info

Pre-match

16 January 2025, 21:00

Referee: John Brooks | VAR: Paul Tierney

Stadium: Old Trafford

  • PRVW
    Hello everyone and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Premier League clash between Manchester United and Southampton, kick-off at 21:00 CET at Old Trafford in Manchester, England.