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Manchester United beat Southampton 3-0 at the St Mary's Stadium on Saturday, September 14, to get back to winning ways post the international break.
Southamption started the game on a brighter note, as the hosts looked to destabilize the visitors through their wingers. Tyler Dibling was rampant on the right flank and was rewarded for his persistent attempts as he won a penalty as he forced Diogo Dalot into an error. Cameron Archer failed to capitalize on the chance as he saw his attempt from the spot saved.
Manchester United opened the scoring through Matthijs de Ligt as he headed one in to break the deadlock in the 35th minute of the game. Minutes later, Marcus Rashford doubled the lead following a brilliant finish post a good sequence with Amad Diallo.
The Red Devils looked comfortable post the restart and kept the ball ticking. Alejandro Garnacho was at the receiving end of a brutal tackle by Jack Stephens who was red carded for the same. The Argentinian capped off the game with a calm top corner finish after combining well with Casemiro to secure all three points for his side.
On that note, let's take a look at the player ratings for Manchester United.
Manchester United Player Ratings
Andre Onana - 8/10
Andre Onana was highly reliable between the sticks for Manchester United. The former Ajax goalkeeper even made a penalty save to grab a clean sheet for himself.
Diogo Dalot - 7/10
Diogo Dalot had a mixed bag. He was guilty for conceding the penalty and was often troubled by the hosts. But ended the game with an assist as he set up Garnacho in the dying minutes of the game.
Lisandro Martinez - 7/10
Lisandro Martinez showed signs of his former self as he looked confident at the back. He won four duels, made seven recoveries, won two tackles, made four interceptions, and cleared the ball once throughout his stay on the pitch.
Matthijs de Ligt - 8/10
Matthijs de Ligt grabbed his opening Premier League goal and was close to scoring one more. The Dutch international shrugged off a shaky start and put in a solid performance at the back. He won six duels, made six clearances, made one interception and intercepted the ball once.
Noussair Mazraoui - 6/10
Noussair Mazraoui was astute defensively but needed to do more when he advanced higher up the pitch.
Christian Eriksen - 7/10
A decent outing for Christian Eriksen, but was too deep in the set up for his liking. Was tidy in possession and quick to release the passes, but needs more freedom to provide better output upfront.
Kobbie Mainoo - 7.5/10
Kobbie Mainoo endured a difficult start but improved as the game progressed. He won nine duels, made four recoveries and intercepted the ball twice throughout the game. Similar to Eriksen, looked uncomfortable playing so deep.
Marcus Rashford - 8/10
Marcus Rashford following a series of sub par performances, finally got himself on the score-sheet for Manchester United. The English international assumed his role well and provided an outlet far on the left. Looked keen to get on the ball and work towards the end product.
Bruno Fernandes- 8/10
Bruno Fernandes set up De Ligt for Manchester United's opening goal of the game. He worked hard upfront and won seven duels, made two recoveries, won three tackles, and completed three dribbles throughout the game.
Amad Diallo - 8.5/10
Amad Diallo excited fans whenever he got himself on the ball. He was a livewire which caused all sorts of troubles to the hosts. Diallo won five duels, made four recoveries, won three tackles and created six chances for his side. He even bagged an assist to his name as he went on and set up Rashford for United's second of the game.
Joshua Zirkzee - 6.5/10
Looked frantic in front of the goal on numerous occasions and lacked the clinical finesse to put away the chances that popped his way.
Substitutes
Manuel Ugarte - 6/10
Did his job well and kept it clean.
Alejandro Garnacho - 7/10
Alejandro Garnacho capped off the game in style as he clinically put one past Aaron Ramsdale to make it three.
Harry Maguire - 6/10
Harry Maguire did not have much to do as Manchester United were cruising by the time he entered.
Jonny Evans - 6/10
Jonny Evans looked comfortable at the back post his introduction.
Casemiro - 6.5/10
Did not have much time played a good ball to Garnacho for him to finish the game off.
