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September 2, 2012 4:00 PM BST
St. Mary's Stadium — Southampton, Hampshire
Referee: M. Dean
Attendance: 31609
September 2, 2012 4:00 PM BST
St. Mary's Stadium — Southampton, Hampshire
Referee: M. Dean
Attendance: 31609
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Rickie Lambert
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| Southampton | 6.50 | 13.00 | 6.50 | 17.00 | 6.60 | 150.00 | 6.70 | 6.85 |
| Draw | 4.00 | 1.15 | 4.00 | 1.11 | 4.25 | 20.00 | 4.40 | 4.30 |
| Manchester United | 1.50 | 8.50 | 1.53 | 8.50 | 1.50 | 1.01 | 1.50 | 1.47 |
Southampton - Manchester United Preview: Red Devils aiming for fifth-straight win at St Mary's
Nigel Adkins' side will be desperate to gain their first points of the Premier League season against Sir Alex Ferguson's men, who have lost three of their last four away games
By Joe Wright
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SOUTHAMPTON
 Davis Clyne, Hooiveld, Fonte, Fox Davis, Schneiderlin, Lallana Rodriguez, Lambert, Lee |
MANCHESTER UNITED
 De Gea Rafael, Evans, Vidic, Evra Cleverley, Carrick Valencia, Kagawa, Nani Van Persie |
Southampton could well revert to the 4-3-3 system which served them so well against champions Manchester City on the opening day, with Championship Player of the Year Rickie Lambert expected to lead the line supported by Jay Rodriguez and Tadanari Lee out wide.
Guly Do Prado is expected to be left out of the squad following his off-the-field indiscretions, while new signing Maya Yoshida is unlikely to start, but could feature in the Saints squad. However, deadline day arrival Gaston Ramirez from Bologna was unable to be registered in time to participate.
Manchester United are expected to name the same side which beat Fulham 3-2 last Saturday. Jonny Evans made a full comeback in the reserves mid-week but is unlikely to be fit enough to return to first-team duties, meaning Michael Carrick will continue alongside Nemanja Vidic at centre-back.
With Wayne Rooney sidelined for the next month, Robin van Persie will almost certainly start at the head of a four-pronged forward line, with Antonio Valencia, Ashley Young and Shinji Kagawa forming the attacking fulcrum of the midfield.
| DID YOU KNOW? |
Southampton boast an impressive recent home record in league football, winning 27 of their last 36 games across three divisions.
- The Saints inflicted one of Manchester United's heaviest-ever Premier League defeats in October 1996, when an Egil Ostenstad hat-trick fired them to a 6-3 win.
- Full-back Nathaniel Clyne (pictured right) was long linked with a move to Manchester United before ultimately signing for Nigel Adkins' side over the summer.
- Southampton have won 38 per cent of matches at home against the Red Devils in the top flight. Only Chelsea and Arsenal boast better records.
- Manchester United have lost three of their last four Premier League matches away from home. All four of those games have ended with a 1-0 scoreline.
- The Red Devils have a superb recent record at St Mary's, however, winning on each of their last four visits.
- Robin van Persie was sent off on his only appearance at the ground during Saints' 1-1 draw with Arsenal back in 2005.
- Sir Alex Ferguson's side have allowed their opponents 13 shots at goal so this season - more than any other side in the top flight.
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Field Report
Reader's Predictions
Top 3 Predictions
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Southampton 0-3 Manchester United
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Southampton 1-3 Manchester United
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Southampton 0-2 Manchester United
- 10.73 %
| Premier League (EPL) | 30 Jan 2013 | Manchester United 2 - Southampton 1 |
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| Premier League (EPL) | 2 Sep 2012 | Southampton 2 - Manchester United 3 |
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| FA Cup (FA) | 29 Jan 2011 | Southampton 1 - Manchester United 2 |
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| FA Cup (FA) | 4 Jan 2009 | Southampton 0 - Manchester United 3 |
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| 19 May 2013 | Southampton 1 - Stoke City 1 | EPL |
| 12 May 2013 | Sunderland 1 - Southampton 1 | EPL |
| 4 May 2013 | Tottenham 1 - Southampton 0 | EPL |
| 27 Apr 2013 | Southampton 0 - West Bromwich Albion 3 | EPL |
| 20 Apr 2013 | Swansea City 0 - Southampton 0 | EPL |
Manchester United
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| 19 May 2013 | West Bromwich Albion 5 - Manchester United 5 | EPL |
| 12 May 2013 | Manchester United 2 - Swansea City 1 | EPL |
| 5 May 2013 | Manchester United 0 - Chelsea FC 1 | EPL |
| 28 Apr 2013 | Arsenal FC 1 - Manchester United 1 | EPL |
| 22 Apr 2013 | Manchester United 3 - Aston Villa 0 | EPL |
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| 1 | Kelvin Davis | Goalkeeper |
| 13 | Daniel Fox | Defender |
| 5 | Jos Hooiveld | Defender |
| 6 | Jose Rocha Fonte | Defender |
| 2 | Nathaniel Clyne | Defender |
| 20 | Adam Lallana | Midfielder |
| 42 | Jason Puncheon | Midfielder |
| 16 | James Ward-Prowse | Midfielder |
| 4 | Morgan Schneiderlin | Midfielder |
| 8 | Steven Davis | Midfielder |
| 7 | Rickie Lambert | Striker |
| 12 | Paulo Gazzaniga | Goalkeeper |
| 22 | Frazer Richardson | Defender |
| 25 | Daniel Seaborne | Defender |
| 21 | Guilherme Do Prado | Midfielder |
| 9 | Jay Rodriguez | Striker |
| 19 | Tadanari Lee | Striker |
| 24 | Emmanuel Mayuka | Striker |
| 13 | Anders Lindegaard | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Rafael | Defender |
| 3 | Patrice Evra | Defender |
| 5 | Rio Ferdinand | Defender |
| 15 | Nemanja Vidic | Defender |
| 7 | Antonio Valencia | Midfielder |
| 16 | Michael Carrick | Midfielder |
| 23 | Tom Cleverley | Midfielder |
| 19 | Danny Welbeck | Striker |
| 20 | Robin van Persie | Striker |
| 26 | Shinji Kagawa | Midfielder |
| 1 | David de Gea | Goalkeeper |
| 6 | Jonny Evans | Defender |
| 11 | Ryan Giggs | Midfielder |
| 17 | Nani | Midfielder |
| 22 | Paul Scholes | Midfielder |
| 25 | Nick Powell | Midfielder |
| 14 | Chicharito | Striker |
| Nathaniel Clyne | |
| Position: | Defender |
| Squad Number: | 2 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Young defender Clyne has made an impressive start to life in the Premier League this season following his summer switch from Crystal Palace. The England youth international has looked comfortable on the ball and confident going forward, whilst rarely shirking his defensive duties whenever this side have lost possession.
Sunday's match could well provide Clyne with the toughest test of his career to date against the likes of Valencia, Young and Nani, but with the home crowd behind him, he may well prove a thorn in the side of a manager who looked favourite to sign him just a couple of months ago.
Sunday's match could well provide Clyne with the toughest test of his career to date against the likes of Valencia, Young and Nani, but with the home crowd behind him, he may well prove a thorn in the side of a manager who looked favourite to sign him just a couple of months ago.
| Robin van Persie | |
| Position: | Striker |
| Squad Number: | 20 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
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| 38 | 26 | 6 | 0 |
The Dutchman opened his United account in sumptuous style against Fulham last weekend, and given the injury to talisman Wayne Rooney, the Red Devils will be relying on the £24 million man to find the target over the next few weeks.
The Red Devils' away form has been poor of late - a fact compounded by their opening day defeat to Everton - and how the 29-year-old fares in front of goal will be crucial if the title-chasers are to end their dismal run. Given the Saints' less-than-watertight defence, Ferguson will hope his side can give Van Persie the chances he needs to add to his United tally.
The Red Devils' away form has been poor of late - a fact compounded by their opening day defeat to Everton - and how the 29-year-old fares in front of goal will be crucial if the title-chasers are to end their dismal run. Given the Saints' less-than-watertight defence, Ferguson will hope his side can give Van Persie the chances he needs to add to his United tally.
Southampton were left somewhat humbled by Wigan's clinical display during their first Premier League match at St Mary's this season, and a convincing League Cup win over Stevenage is unlikely to have been enough to leave even the most optimistic Saints fan expecting a good result on Sunday. Meanwhile, United bounced back from defeat to Everton with a convincing win over Fulham last week, and Ferguson will expect his side to continue that form on Sunday.
While an away win remains the likely outcome, Southampton's fearless approach at the Etihad Stadium two weeks ago was almost enough to earn a shock result, and if they replicate the same kind of display against a United side lacking confidence away from home, the hosts could perhaps spring an upset.
While an away win remains the likely outcome, Southampton's fearless approach at the Etihad Stadium two weeks ago was almost enough to earn a shock result, and if they replicate the same kind of display against a United side lacking confidence away from home, the hosts could perhaps spring an upset.
Results
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Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
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Robin van Persie Striker Manchester United |
26 | 3 |
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Luis Suárez Striker Liverpool |
23 | 0 |
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Gareth Bale Midfielder Tottenham |
21 | 0 |
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C. Benteke Striker Aston Villa |
19 | 3 |
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Michu Midfielder Swansea City |
19 | 0 |
