The team news has dropped as Manchester United take on Southampton at St Mary’s in the Premier League this Saturday lunchtime.
Erik ten Hag’s side are looking to bounce back after a damning defeat to Brighton before the international break and the Dutchman is already entering must-win territory.
Russell Martin’s Saints have lost all three of their matches in their return to the top flight, scoring just one goal.
But they will fancy themselves against a disorganised Manchester United crowd in front of a home crowd.
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Southampton team news
The hosts are relying on summer signing Aaron Ramsdale to pull off some important saves in this match following his move from Arsenal.
Kyle Walker-Peters is shifted over to left-back to make room for Yukinari Sugawara as their new right-back, while captain Jack Stevens partners Jan Bednarek to complete the defence.
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It is a new-look midfield for Southampton with both Mateus Fernandes and Chelsea loanee Lesley Ugochukwu starting in a three alongside Flynn Downes, who was brought in from West Ham.
A front three of Ben Brereton Diaz, Tyler Dibling and Cameron Archer completes a very attacking team.
Manchester United team news
Manchester United have made a few changes but have left a few surprises in their starting XI.
Andre Onana retains his place in goal and Bayern Munich duo Noussair Mazraoui and Matthijs de Ligt get the nod to start in defence, despite the latter making a few big mistakes for the Netherlands during the international break.
They start alongside Lisandro Martinez and Diogo Dalot, with Kobbie Mainoo sitting in front of them alongside surprise addition Christian Eriksen, who takes the place of Casemiro.
🚨 Presenting your United squad for today’s lunchtime kick-off! 🍽️⚽️#MUFC || #SOUMUN
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 14, 2024
Amad Diallo starts on the right, with Bruno Fernandes filling his usual No.10 role and Marcus Rashford retains his place, despite the impressive performances from Alejandro Garnacho off the bench so far this term.
Joshua Zirkzee continues to lead the line, meaning there is no place for Antony or new signing Manuel Ugarte, who will be itching to make his debut for the club.
