In a weekend match on Sat Feb 12th, in week 25, Manchester United will host Southampton in a meeting of these two mismatched Premier League teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 6 degrees, which will make playing unpleasant. In their last match, 5th placed Manchester United, recorded a 1-1 draw against Burnley. Paul Pogba struck first for Manchester United in the 18th minute, then Jay Rodriguez tied it up for Burnley in the 47th minute earning them at least the one point. Manchester United should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 20 points in their last 10 matches, while southampton is fresh off their 2-1 win against Coventry City. Viktor Gyökeres struck first for Coventry City in the 22nd minute, then Stuart Armstrong tied it up for Southampton in the 63rd minute on a feed from Yan Valery But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback in the 112th minute on a goal by Kyle Walker-Peters. Southampton is looking for direction having 4 win and 2 losses in their last 10 matches.
On the 22nd of August, Southampton hosted Manchester United at the St. Mary’s Stadium in their last match together. Southampton and Manchester United battled to a 1-1 draw. Fred scored the first goal for Southampton on an own goal in the 30th minute, then in the 55th minute, Paul Pogba sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Mason Greenwood earning them at least the one point.
Kyle Walker-Peters has been the most effective weapon for Southampton lately. The English defender has netted two goals in his last five matches. Manchester United is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford each having 2 goals in their last 5
Manchester United will be without Alex Telles, Paul Pogba, Victor Lindelöf, Mason Greenwood, Eric Bailly, Luke Shaw, Fred and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, while Southampton will be without Will Smallbone and Valentino Livramento.