Premier League 2024-25, Manchester United beat 10-man Southampton 3-0: Stats
Manchester United returned back to winning ways with a 3-0 over Southampton at St Mary's in matchweek 4 of the Premier League 2024-25 season. Southampton had the better start and should have gone ahead but Cameron Archer missed a penalty. Manchester United reacted well and went 2-0 up with goals from Matthijs de Ligt and Marcus Rashford. Alejandro Garnacho scored late on.
Southampton miss penalty in cagey first half
Southampton had the better start and caused Manchester United problems. Tyler Dibling's curler had Andre Onana at full stretch. The visitors improved but Southampton created issues going forward. In the 31st minute, Diogo Dalot conceded a penalty which Onana saved from Archer, who shot tamely toward the right. Man United fought back thereafter with Joshua Zirkzee drawing a fine save from Aaron Ramsdale.
Man United end 1st half with two goals
After Zirkzee's shot was saved, it was de Ligt's fine header from Bruno Fernandes' cross following a corner that handed Erik ten Hag's side the lead in the 35th minute. Six minutes later, Rashford broke his duck with a well-placed shot that beat Ramsdale. Amad Diallo provided the assist. This goal also came from a corner as Southampton failed to defend.
Stats from the 1st half
Man United had 1.58 expected goals compared to Southampton's 1.12. The hosts had six attempts with four shots on target. Man United had 11 attempts with eight shots on target. Both teams had 14 touches each in the opposition half. Southampton created three big chances.
42nd Premier League assist for Bruno Fernandes
Making his 163rd Premier League appearance, Fernandes has raced to 42 assists. He also owns 54 goals. This was his maiden assist this season from four Premier League matches.
Rashford goes level with Tevez in terms of PL goals
Making his 276th Premier League appearance, Rashford has raced to 84 goals (A39). Overall, this was Rashford's 132nd goal for Man United in all competitions. Rashford has equalled former Premier League ace Carlos Tevez in terms of Premier League goals (84). As per Squawka, Rashford scored his first league goal since March, ending a run of 12 games in all competitions without a goal.
Amad registers his 3rd Premier League assist
Amad has now been involved in five Premier League goals from 16 appearances (G2, A3). He now owns one goal and an assist this season.
Man United control 2nd half as Stephens sees red
Man United were the better side in the second half and looked like the side to score a goal. Ramsdale was needed to stop Rashford's curler in the 60th minute. Jack Stephens was shown a straight red there after taking out Alejandro Garnacho with a high and dangerous lunging tackle. Late on, Garnacho made it 3-0 for the visitors from Diogo Dalot's assist.
Zirkzee misses a glorious chance at the death
Zirkzee missed a glorious opportunity toward the end of the contest. Amad was sent clear to the right byline and an inch-perfect pull back saw Zirkzee get his shot blocked by the covering Harwood-Bellis. Altogether, Zirkzee missed three scoring opportunities for Man United.
Here are the match stats
Manchester United had 56% ball possession and won 7 corners. The Red Devils had 2.46 expected goals and created four big chances. Man United had 20 attempts with 10 shots on target. Meanwhile, Southampton missed three big chances.
Unique feats attained by Amad
As per Squawka, Amad is the youngest Man United player to create 6+ chances in a Premier League game since Anthony Martial against Stoke City in February 2016. Meanwhile, Onana is the first Manchester United goalkeeper to save a penalty in a Premier League away game since David De Gea vs Watford in November 2021.
Massive records for Man United
Manchester United have now recorded 30 Premier League wins against Southampton. Manchester United clocked their ninth successive victory away to newly promoted sides in the Premier League. It is the second-longest run in the competition's history behind only Chelsea between October 2002 and November 2008 (21). Southampton are winless in 15 Premier League matches against Man United (D8 L7).
