Southampton host Manchester United in Saturday's early Premier League kickoff as England's top flight returns following the September international break.
United were humbled 3-0 at home by Liverpool in their previous game, the result and performance placing manager Erik ten Hag under further pressure following a 2-1 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion on matchday two.
Southampton's return to the top tier has yielded three defeats from three games, but Saints fans will feel their team deserved more for their efforts. The chance to get their first points of the 2024/25 season against a United team that still looks fragile is one they will be determined to take.
The Sporting News looks at the latest confirmed team news, the latest on injuries, and the confirmed lineups for this fixture.
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Southampton vs. Man United lineups, expected starting 11, confirmed team news
Southampton lost all three of their opening league games of the season, but there's a strong argument that Russell Martin's side deserved more. They had possessional dominance against Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest and Brentford, only to be undone by a lack of clinical finishing.
Lesley Ugochukwu makes his first start since joining on loan from Chelsea, while Ben Brereton Diaz has shaken off an injury suffered on international duty with Chile to start in attack.
Southampton XI (3-5-2, right to left): Ramsdale (GK) — Ugochukwu, Bednarek, Stephens — Sugawara, Fernandes, Downes, Dibling, Walker-Peters — Archer, Brereton Diaz
Injured: Gavin Bazunu
Suspended: None
United captain Bruno Fernandes took a knock to his foot during the international break but insisted it was a minor concern. He starts in attacking midfield, with Amad Diallo and Marcus Rashford flanking Joshua Zirkzee in attack.
Manuel Ugarte will hope to make his debut from the bench in midfueld, where Christian Eriksen made his first start of the season in place of the under-fire Casemiro.
Man United XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Onana (GK) — Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot — Eriksen, Mainoo — Amad, Fernandes, Rashford— Zirkzee
Injured: Leny Yoro, Tyrell Malacia, Mason Mount, Rasmus Hojlund, Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw. Fernandes (doubt)
Suspended: None
Southampton vs. Man United live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Premier League match across selected areas of the world's major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | USA Network, Universo | Fubo, Universo NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, NBC site/app |
| Canada | — | Fubo |
| UK | TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate | discovery+ |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | Star Sports Select 1 | JioTV, Hotstar VIP |
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