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Matthijs de Ligt is off the mark! Man Utd defender scores first goal from beautiful Bruno Fernandes assist minutes after Andre Onana saves Southampton penalty

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De Ligt opened the scoring for United at St Mary's against Southampton, as he headed home a brilliant cross from Fernandes. The ball bounced beyond goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale and the goal came just minutes after Andre Onana denied Cameron Archer from the spot to keep United level.

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Southampton had been on top before missing their penalty, but found themselves 2-0 down at half-time as Marcus Rashford added another for the visitors. The winger, who has struggled for form in recent months, cut in off the left and curled a strike into the bottom corner.

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United play Barnsley in the League Cup at Old Trafford on Tuesday. They will then face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in the Premier League next weekend.

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Matthijs de Ligt scored his first Manchester United goal against Southampton just minutes after Andre Onana saved a penalty at the other end.

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