MATCH REVIEW - MANCHESTER UNITED VS SOUTHAMPTON FC

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The Theatre of Dreams
The Theatre of Dreams

Manchester United dismantled Southampton side 9-0 at the Old Trafford on Tuesday night to go level on points with their Manchester City at the top of the PL. Solskjaer finally saw an utterly ruthless side as they fully exploited Southampton's trauma. It was a nasty result.

Match Review

Cavani's relieved to score after missing a host of chances against Arsenal
Cavani's relieved to score after missing a host of chances against Arsenal

The Red Devil's never relented after the Saints' Alexandre Jankewitz was sent off for a studs-up challenge on Scott Mctominay just 82 seconds into the match. Wan-Bissaka opened the scoring with his first goal at Old Trafford. United doubled their lead soon after Rashford redirected a Mason Greenwood pass past Saint's keeper. The third goal came courtesy of Southampton's own goal. Cavani added a 4th, not even having to jump as he powered home his header, such was the quality of Shaw's cross.

Fernandes and Martial break their goal draughts
Fernandes and Martial break their goal draughts

Substitute Anthony Martial scored twice in the final 21 minutes. McTominay then drilled home a low effort from long range. Bednarek's night got worse as full time approached, he tripped Martial in the area, earning himself a sending off and gifting United a spot-kick that Bruno Fernandes converted. Daniel James scored in the second-half stoppage time to seal the match as the joint highest scorecard in the Premier League.

Key Points

"A goal for you, and you, and you"
"A goal for you, and you, and you"

Solskjaer had called on his forward players to be more clinical after a number of missed chances cost United a defeat to Sheffield United and draw to Arsenal. Rashford, Martial, Fernandes had all seen goals dry up in 2021. Fernandes ended his 5 game goal drought by converting the penalty. Martial scored twice to end his 8 game goal drought. Luke Shaw was heavily involved as he worked his way into the Southampton penalty area. Wan Bissaka was named "Man of the Match" for his opening goal and an assist.

What next?

"One game at a time"
"One game at a time"

Manchester City are ahead by 3 pts over Manchester United with a game in hand. Although, the goal difference deficit has been reduced from a whopping 16 to 7. Evoking memories of the 2011/12 title race that City snatched over the Red Devil's. United's next game is against Everton in the Premier League at 20:00 GMT on Saturday, February 6.
It would also mark the 63rd anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster.


Location: Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 0RA, UK

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