Manchester United responded well to their embarrassing defeat by Liverpool at Old Trafford with a comfortable 3-0 win at St Mary’s on Saturday.
United engaged Southampton in an early kickoff premier league fixture and won in style.
United were hammered by Liverpool at Old Trafford with a 3-0 win before the international break but a similar goal magine victory was in United’s favour.
André Onana stood his ground in the 33rd minute when he was faced by his fellow countryman Cameron Desmond Archer after the host was awarded a spot kick.
The Cameron shot-stopper dived the right way and parried the resulting penalty kick straight to Archer who headed it back into his glove as he was quick to be on his feet.
United responded two minutes later with a goal from new signing Matthijs De Ligt who guarded home Bruno Fernandes’ pinpoint cross past Aaron Ramsdel with his head.
Six minutes later, Marcus Rashford got his first goal of the season with a low shot after being spotted by Amad Diallo who recollected United’s corner from the far side.
Argentine star Alejandro Gernacho came into life after replacing Marcus Rashford with a touch of light run that ended the Saints captain Stephens with a red card.
The forward himself a goal in the extra time of added time after a cutback cross from Diego Dalot to make it 3-0 for Erik Ten Hag’s side.
United has now won two out of four games, scoring five goals and conceding the same with two clean sheets.
