Can United discover their best form on Sunday?
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The ex-Feyenoord boss was on their shortlist to replace Louis van Gaal last summer and only took the Southampton post once Guus Hiddink had been chosen instead. Standard Sport examines everything you need to know below. Their ability to put the ball in the back of the net has been compromised somewhat, failing to score in three of their five league matches this season. Manchester United will be looking to bounce back following their shock midweek 2-1 defeat to PSV in the first match of the Champions League group stage.
It has been a rather unusual start to the season for third-placed Manchester United, who have managed to win three of their opening five games without ever really playing well.
Serbian midfielder Dušan Tadić had a good game but his teammates could not capitalize on his wonderful crosses as they ended up tied with the Hornets after full time, as reported by BBC Sport. The now departed Robin van Persie scored both United’s goals in a 2-1 victory, a similar result could be vital for Van Gaal’s side if they want to build an advantage over Arsenal or Chelsea, who face each other on Monday.
Manchester United have not kept a clean sheet in any of their last seven league games against the Saints.
Marouane Fellaini returns after illness.
There is not much difference between the two teams, Southampton was victorious in their last encounter, but that’s the only time they’ve won Manchester United in their last six encounters, they’ve lost three and drawn two.
Ryan Bertrand, Jordy Clasie, Fraser Forster and Florin Gardos are all sidelined and Gaston Ramirez is a doubt. We keep the contact because we shared many memories together.
“He’s one of the best midfielders in the Premier League”.
Koeman’s decision to use Davis as a deep-lying holding midfield position may be the cause to some of the problems and turning to Romeu could relinquish some of the pressure on Wanyama’s shoulders, helping him become more of a force going forward like he was at times last season.
Smith’s three boxing brothers were also lending their support to 27-year-old sibling Liam ahead of his title hunt, with Rooney confident he will be the first of the famous four to claim world glory.
Van Gaal: “We have already noticed we lost against Swansea and PSV Eindhoven”.
“In the Champions League it is important that you do not lose those away matches”.
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Saints now sit 11 in the table after a relatively slow start to the season, which saw them knocked out of the Europa League in the qualification rounds.
