OGUN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Manchester United secured a crucial Premier League win at Southampton, thanks to Matthijs de Ligt’s first goal for the club.
Following a dismal performance against Liverpool before the international break, Erik ten Hag’s side needed a bounce-back display.
After a rocky start, Andre Onana’s penalty save from Cameron Archer swung the momentum in United’s favor, paving the way for their victory.
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Summer signing De Ligt got the opener, heading into the bottom corner from Bruno Fernandes’ fantastic ball into the box.
Six minutes later Manchester United doubled their lead, Marcus Rashford opening his account for the season with his first goal since March, guiding a low strike through a crowd into the net.
The double blow seemed to quell Southampton’s eagerness and Manchester United were comfortable in the second half.
A bad day was rounded off for Southampton when Jack Stephens was shown a straight red card late on for a reckless challenge on Alejandro Garnacho.
The substitute then wrapped up the win for the visitors with a thumping finish into the roof of the net deep into stoppage time.
BBC SPORT
