[Pre Match Thread] Premier League Game 21 | Manchester United vs Southampton
Manchester United vs Southampton
Competition: Premier League | Date: 16th January
Kick off: 20:00 GMT | Venue: Old Trafford
Referee: John Brooks | TV: TNT Sports/Discovery+
Team News:
Possible starting XI:
------------Onana-----------
-----Yoro--de Ligt--Martinez---
-Mazraoui-Ugarte-Mainoo-Malacia-
-------Amad-----Fernandes------
-----------Zirkzee------------
Possible bench: Bayindir, Maguire, Kukonki, Casemiro, Eriksen, Collyer, Antony, Garnacho, Hojlund
Diogo Dalot is suspended as his FA Cup red card vs Arsenal carries over into the PL.
Amad did not start at the Arsenal game at the weekend as he carried a minor injury but did come on as a sub, as did Leny Yoro, Joshua Zirkzee, Toby Collyer and Tyrell Malacia
Harry Maguire was forced off vs Arsenal with a minor problem/fatigue so could be rotated out here. Lisandro Martinez had to end the game playing in attack due to fatigue/cramp
No expectation that Marcus Rashford returns to the squad.
Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, Victor Lindof are all ruled out with injuries. No word yet on Jonny Evans.
Injuries/Suspensions:
Player | Injury/Ban | Position | Return Date |
---|---|---|---|
Diogo Dalot | Suspended (2 yellow cards, 1 game) | RB | 19th January |
Jonny Evans | TBC | CB | 30th January |
Marcus Rashford | Ill | LW | TBC |
Victor Lindelof | TBC | CB | 30th January |
Mason Mount | Hamstring | AM | 8th March |
Luke Shaw | Hamstring | LB | 30th January |
Form guide:
United: L L L L D W | Home form: W W W L L L
Southampton: L D L L L W | Away form: L L D L D L
Last 3 meetings:
Result | Comp | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|
0-3 W | Premier League | St Marys Stadium | 24/25 |
0-0 D | Premier League | Old Trafford | 22/23 |
0-1 W | Premier League | St Marys Stadium | 22/23 |
Opposition News
Stephens and Stewart are out. Flynn Downes is a doubt.
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