Manchester United vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Old Trafford
Follow live coverage as Manchester United face Southampton today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Manchester United vs Southampton
United win a free-kick out on the left flank, which Bruno Fernandes takes short to Garnacho. Mateus Fernandes blocks the shot with his head and briefly goes to ground before getting back to his feet.
Manchester United vs Southampton
At the other end, Diallo and Garnacho work an opening for Bruno Fernandes, whose edge-of-the-box shot is deflected for a corner. Diallo swings in the corner, but Dibling heads it clear.
Manchester United vs Southampton
It's another effort on target for Southampton. Fernandes glides past Ugarte and shows good footwork but he can't quite make good enough connection on the shot and it's a simple stop for Onana.
Manchester United vs Southampton
United have yet to really bare their teeth in this one. There have been some neat passages of play but nothing to really cut through the visitors. In fact, the away team are looking reasonably comfortable in truth.
Manchester United vs Southampton
Sulemana does brilliantly to get past Yoro, who is beaten far too easily, and Onana makes a fantastic save to deny the Saints winger, who fired low across the face of goal. It's the first big opportunity of the game and it's gone the way of the visitors.
Manchester United vs Southampton
Manchester United are unbeaten in their last 15 Premier League games against Southampton (W7 D8) since a 1-0 home loss in January 2016.
Manchester United vs Southampton
Martinez concedes a free-kick on Fernandes but United easily deal with the danger.
Manchester United vs Southampton
Southampton are trying to play with high energy but thus far United are able to keep hold of the ball pretty comfortably. Bree gets a talking to from Brooks for a clumsy foul on Garnacho.
Manchester United vs Southampton
Garnacho gets down the left flank and manages to win the corner off Bree. Fernandes swings it in from the left and Ramsdale does well to strongly punch it away.
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