Manchester United secured a much-needed 3-0 victory over Southampton at St Mary’s, thanks to goals from Matthijs de Ligt, Marcus Rashford, and Alejandro Garnacho. However, the match wasn’t without its drama.
The Saints, in their first season back in the Premier League, started brightly and nearly took the lead through a penalty. However, Andre Onana made a crucial save to deny Cameron Archer.
United responded quickly, with De Ligt scoring his first goal for the club and Rashford adding another. The win provides some relief for manager Erik ten Hag, who has faced early-season pressure.
While the result was comfortable in the end, the match served as a reminder of United’s ongoing challenges. The team’s defensive frailties were exposed early on, and they struggled to create consistent chances.
Despite the victory, Ten Hag will know that his side still has plenty of work to do if they are to challenge for major honors this season.
