In a scoreless match, the Reds and Southampton tied the game corresponding to date 27 of the England – Premier League 2022-2023 tournament at Old Trafford stadium.
We can’t believe it. James Ward-Prowse slammed his shot twice into the post and drowned out Southampton’s cheers.
The meeting figure was Kyle Walker-Peters. The Southampton defender was important as he cleared 5 dangerous balls.
Another of Old Trafford’s key footballers was David De Gea. The Manchester United goalkeeper put in a great performance against Southampton saving 4 shots and making 18 correct passes.
With 41 minutes remaining in the first half, Manchester United midfielder Jadon Sancho embarrassed Southampton midfielder Carlos Alcaraz with a prodigious blast.
With many fouls, it was an intense game with many interruptions on the pitch. There were 2 reprimands: Lisandro Martínez and Luke Shaw. He was sent off for a direct red card, Casemiro in the 31st minute of the first half.
Man United manager Erik ten Hag staged a 4-5-1 formation on the pitch with David De Gea in goal; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Raphaël Varane, Lisandro Martínez and Luke Shaw on the defensive line; Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Antony, Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford in the middle; and Wout Weghorst in attack.
For their part, those led by Rubén Sellés crashed with a 4-5-1 strategy with Gavin Bazunu under the three sticks; Kyle Walker-Peters, Jan Bednarek, Armel Bella Kotchap and Romain Perraud in defence; James Ward-Prowse, Roméo Lavia, Theo Walcott, Carlos Alcaraz and Kamaldeen Sulemana in midfield; and Che Adams in front.
The match at Old Trafford Stadium was officiated by referee Anthony Taylor.
For the next date, the Reds will travel to Brighton and Hove. On the other hand, Southampton will welcome Tottenham.
The local is in third place with 50 points, while the visitor reaches 22 points and is in twentieth place in the tournament.
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