Southampton vs Man United: Red Devils Held to Disappointing 1-1 Draw at St Mary's

Southampton vs Man United: Red Devils Held to Disappointing 1-1 Draw at St Mary's

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:47 PM
  • Southampton vs Manchester United EPL clash saw the Red Devils settle for a point away at St Mary's
  • Fred scored an own goal to hand the hosts the lead before Greenwood fired home to snatch a point for United
  • Ole and his wards will now shift their focus to their upcoming Premier League meeting with Wolves at Molineux

Man United have dropped points for the first time this season after being held to a 1-1 disappointing draw against Southampton on Sunday, August 22.

Mohammed Salisu of Southampton looks dejected after the Manchester United first goal scored by Mason Greenwood at St Mary's Stadium on August 22, 2021 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
Fred scored an own goal to hand the hosts the lead before Greenwood fired home to snatch a point for United. Photo by Ryan Pierse.
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United headed into the clash off a blistering start to the 2021/22 campaign having hammered Leeds 5-1 in their season opener staged at Old Trafford.

That particular clash saw Bruno Fernandes bag a stunning hat-trick as Paul Pogba also in imperious form.

However, it was a whole different story at the south coast as the Red Devils were outplayed and dominated for the better part of the match.

In fact, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men were a little lucky to snatch a point from the hosts who lost their own opening fixture against Everton.

Harry Maguire had the earliest chance to put United ahead in the sixth minute when he looped the ball onto the top of the bar off Fernades' free-kick.

The hosts went on to deservedly take the lead courtesy of Fred's own goal which was initially credited to Che Adams.

The goal generated a mix of controversy and could have been disallowed as Fernandes was fouled in the build-up.

However, the match official let it stand as the home side headed into the break with the lead.

The second half of the match saw United pull one back through Mason Greenwood who drove a left-footed shot through the legs of the falling McCarthy and into the net.

Southampton had two glorious chances to restore the lead shortly after but were unable to take their chances as the tie eventually finished all square at the St Mary's.

Ole and his wards will now shift their focus to their upcoming Premier League meeting with Wolves at Molineux.

Chelsea backed to beat Arsenal

Earlier, TUKO.co.ke reported Michael Owen believes Chelsea will come on top when they travel to the Emirates during the first London derby of the new season.

Arsenal will be looking to get their campaign back on track during the clash having lost to Brentford during their season opener.

The match comes only days after Chelsea won their first title of the season when they silenced Villarreal to lift the UEFA Super Cup.

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