Luis Van Gaal’s men welcome The Saints at Old Trafford for their 23rd round of matches in the Premier League.

Ahead of this crucial fixture, Man United are facing a major injury crisis, most recently the exclusion of Ashley Young, who is expected to be out for ''a very long time’’ as claimed by the Dutch tactician during a pre-match press conference held yesterday. 

The Red Devils are in dire need of a win that could propel them to the fourth position on the log if Spurs lose their fixture against Leicester City. 

On the other hand, 10th placed Southampton would want to prove a point against the Premier League giants who have been having a better year in 2016 compared to their performance last year. After dismissing their bitter rivals Liverpool at Anfield, the Old Trafford-based side will come into this fixture with renewed confidence, especially after being tipped by their manager to win the league. 

Anthony Martial celebrates his goal against Southampton at St. Mary's Stadium last year Anthony Martial celebrates his goal against Southampton at St. Mary's Stadium last year

But it will not be easy to dismiss Southampton; the Saints have been boosted by the arrival of the lethal forward Charlie Austin from Queens Park Rangers, who is expected to make his debut away from home at the Theatre of Dreams. The hosts risk losing this fixture if they fail to play attack-minded football, something that they have been trying to achieve this year. 

Farmiliar customer: Southampton's Pelle celebrates his goal against Man United at St. Mary's Stadium last year. The Italian has a solid record of scoring against the English giants. Southampton's Pelle celebrates his goal against Man United at St. Mary's Stadium last year. He has a solid record of scoring against the English giants.

Team news

Man United

The hosts will lack the services of Luke Shaw, who is recovering from a broken leg, Antonio Valencia (ankle), Ashley Young (groin), Marcos Rojo (shoulder), Bastian Schweinsteiger (knee), Phil Jones (match fitness). However, Adnan Janujaz could start after returning from German giants Borussia Dortmund where he was sent on loan. Wayne Rooney and Anthony Martial are expected to lead the attack force for the home side, and will be assisted by Ander Herrera. 

Southampton

Jay Rodriguez and Florin Gardos are the only injured players in Southampton’s squad, while Maarten Stekelenburg is doubtful after picking up a knock. 

Which channel is broadcasting Man United vs Southampton on TV or Online?

  • USA: Tune in to NBC Sports Live Extra, NBCSN, NBC UNIVERSO, Westwood One Sports,SiriusXM FC or NBC Deportes En Vivo Extra at 10:00 EST to follow the Premier League action live from Old Trafford. 
  • Canada: On TSN1 or RDS 2 at 10:00 EST. 
  • UK: Follow Man United vs Southampton live on January 23, 2016 on BBC Radio 5 Live at 15:00 GMT.  

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*NOTE: Live broadcast data is subject to change 

Quick facts

  • The hosts have won just one of their last four league matches at Old Trafford
  • They have only scored one first-half goal in their last nine league matches at home
  • Rooney is hoping to score in five consecutive games in all competitions for the first time since March 2010
  • Goalkeeper De Gea will make his 150th Premier League appearance for Man Utd if he starts today
  • The Saints have lost their last four away Premier League games
  • Dusan Tadic has five goals to his name this season in the Premier League, one more than what he scored last season
  • Graziano Pelle has scored three league goals in Southampton’s last three meetings with Man United

Head to head

  • Southampton beat Man United at Old Trafford last season for the first time since 1988
  • The Saints have lost a total of 23 matches against The Red Devils, more than any other team in the Premier League.
  • The hosts have not kept a clean sheet in any of their last eight Premier League meetings
  • Man United have the highest number of comebacks (8) against a single opponent (Southampton) in the Premier League 
  • Manager Luis Van Gaal has met Southampton manager Ronald Koeman five times, three in the Premier League, and two in the Dutch league when Van Gaal was in charge of AZ Alkmaar and Koeman at PSV Eindhoven.

Team sheets for Man Utd vs Southampton

Man United's XI: De Gea, Darmian, Smalling, Blind, B-Jackson, Schneiderlin, Fellaini, Lingard, Herrera, Martial, Rooney.

Southampton's XI: Forster, Cedric, Clasie, Fonte, Long, Mane, Tadic, Wanyama, Van Dijk, Bertrad, Targett.

Man United's subs: Romero, McNair, Varela, Pereira, Januzaj, Mata, Memphis.

Southampton's subs: Stekelenburg, Yoshida, Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Martina, Juanmi, Austin.

 

Match details, result and original broadcast info

Manchester United 0 - 1 Southampton

January 23, 2016 10:00amOld Trafford (Manchester)

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