Manchester United are looking for their first Premier League win in over a month when they take on Southampton this weekend.
Manchester United return to Old Trafford on Sunday, welcoming relegation-bound Southampton.
Southampton, managed by Ivan Juric, comes into this game whilst sat at the bottom of the Premier League table. However, after beating Swansea City in the FA Cup, the Reds will be hoping to bring the Saints back down to reality.
Ruben Amorim will be keen to get back to winning ways in the league. His last victory in the Premier League came when United beat Man City 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium.
United beat Arsenal on penalties in the FA Cup third round last weekend, and drew 2-2 away at Liverpool in their most recent league outing.
The United head coach will be forced to make changes from the FA Cup win.
How Manchester United could line-up vs Southampton
With Diogo Dalot sent off for two bookable offences against Arsenal, Amorim will be forced to make changes to his starting line-up.
The 39-year-old will also have one eye on Sunday’s game against Brighton, but that doesn’t mean he will be giving any players a rest when the Saints visit Old Trafford.
Amorim will want to avoid any risks by naming a strong team. Here is our predicted line-up.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 8 |  Aston VillaAston Villa | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 30 | 32 | -2 | 32 |
| 9 |  FulhamFulham | 21 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 32 | 30 | 2 | 30 |
| 10 |  BrentfordBrentford | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 40 | 37 | 3 | 28 |
| 11 |  BrightonBrighton | 20 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 30 | 29 | 1 | 28 |
| 12 |  West HamWest Ham | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 27 | 41 | -14 | 26 |
| 13 |  TottenhamTottenham | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 42 | 30 | 12 | 24 |
| 14 |  Man UtdManchester United | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 23 | 28 | -5 | 23 |
| 15 |  Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace | 20 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 21 | 28 | -7 | 21 |
| 16 |  EvertonEverton | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 25 | -10 | 17 |
| 17 |  WolvesWolves | 20 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 31 | 45 | -14 | 16 |
| 18 |  IpswichIpswich | 20 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 20 | 35 | -15 | 16 |
| 19 |  LeicesterLeicester | 20 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 23 | 44 | -21 | 14 |
| 20 |  SouthamptonSouthampton | 20 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 44 | -32 | 6 |
Andre Onana
Although Altay Bayindir was the hero at the Emirates, Andre Onana will return to the line-up against Southampton. United’s first-choice goalkeeper is a vast improvement, especially in the passing department.
Leny Yoro
After his best performance in a United shirt against Arsenal, it seems harsh to drop Matthijs de Ligt for this one, but it makes sense with two league matches in the space of four days. Leny Yoro could do with some game time after coming off the bench to score a penalty last week.
Harry Maguire
Harry Maguire was United’s rock at the back last time out. His stock has risen as Amorim gets the best out of him.
Lisandro Martinez
Solid defensively with an eye for a forward pass, Lisandro Martinez will be key to United’s build-up play from the back. The Argentina international has had a mixed season to date.
Noussair Mazraoui
Noussair Mazraoui was one of United’s best performers against Arsenal as he made multiple recoveries to cover for his fellow defenders. The 27-year-old has been a reliable force since signing for United in the summer.
Manuel Ugarte
Arguably becoming one of United’s most important players, Manuel Ugarte has found consistency in his game as he protects United’s backline. He has also been effective at launching transitions into the final third.
Kobbie Mainoo
After a lengthy spell recovering from injury, Kobbie Mainoo is finally getting back to his best in the heart of United’s midfield. We are witnessing the formation of a strong midfield combination with Ugarte, which bodes well for United’s upcoming fixtures.
Alejandro Garnacho
Although Alejandro Garnacho is not a wing-back, United will be looking to get at Southampton on Thursday night. This makes Garnacho the best replacement for the suspended Dalot.
Amad Diallo
Despite being benched due to illness against Arsenal, Amad Diallo came on to make a positive impact in the game. The Ivorian is expected to regain his place in the team against the Saints.
Bruno Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes has seven goal contributions in eight matches against Southampton, but he has only won 50% of those games. He will be looking to add to his tally of four Premier League goals.
Rasmus Hojlund
This is the perfect fixture for Rasmus Hojlund to get back on the scoresheet. The Denmark international has failed to score in his last seven games for United. It’s a dry spell he will want to end as soon as possible.
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