2021-22 English Premier League – Southampton vs Man Utd Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Southampton vs Man Utd taking place? Southampton vs Man Utd will take place on Sunday 22nd August, 2021 at 14:00 (UK)
Where is Southampton vs Man Utd taking place? Southampton vs Man Utd will take place at St. Mary's Stadium in Southampton
Where can I get tickets for Southampton vs Man Utd? Ticket information for Southampton vs Man Utd can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Southampton vs Man Utd on in the UK? Southampton vs Man Utd will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Southampton vs Man Utd in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Southampton vs Man Utd live via Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
SOUTHAMPTON
- Southampton started well at Goodison Park last weekend taking the lead against Everton through new signing Adam Armstrong, unfortunately it all went downhill from there with the Saints eventually falling to a 3-1 defeat.
- Both Sam McQueen and Will Smallbone will miss out here through injury, whilst defender Jan Bednarek could will be brought into the starting line-up against a high-quality opposition.
MAN UTD
- For the second season in successive, Man Utd dealt Leeds Utd an Old Trafford thrashing, beating the Whites 5-1 to get their Premier League season up and running with a hat-trick from Bruno Fernandes the standout performance, alongside fellow midfielder Paul Pogba who racked up four assists.
- Centre-back Raphael Varane was introduced to United fans prior to their win against Leeds and after a week of training could be in line to make his debut here, whilst striker Edinson Cavani may also be involved after resuming training following a period of isolation.
THE TEAM NEWS
SOUTHAMPTON
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): McCarthy; Walker-Peters, Bednarek, Salisu, Stephens; Walcott, Ward-Prowse, Oriol Romeu, Redmond; Adams, A. Armstrong
UNAVAILABLE: McQueen (Injured), Smallbone (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
MAN UTD
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw; McTominay, Fred; Sancho, Fernandes, Pogba; Greenwood
UNAVAILABLE: Rashford (Injured), Telles (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Bailly (Fitness), Cavani (Fitness), Henderson (Fitness), Jones (Injured), Varane (Fitness)
THE PREDICTION
Matches between these two sides are normally full of goals with Southampton certainly not wanting to remember their last fixture against Man Utd, which saw the Red Devils wind up 9-0 winners! Whilst the result here at St. Mary’s Stadium isn’t expected to be so emphatic, the offensive prowess and attacking strength-in-depth of Man Utd should see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men comfortably overcome the Saints, who looked all at sea defensive in the second half vs Everton. Therefore, back the visitors to win here by at least two clear goals.
Tip: MAN UTD TO WIN WITH -1 HANDICAP
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