What lineup will Man United use against Southampton?

Manchester United are set to hand new signing Manuel Ugarte his debut when they face Southampton in the Premier League's early game of round four.

Pressure is mounting on coach Erik ten Hag after the 0-3 defeat at Old Trafford against Liverpool in round 3. The Dutch strategist is forced to make some changes to end the streak of 2 consecutive losses.

With Rasmus Hojlund not fully recovered, new signing Joshua Zirkzee is likely to play as the Red Devils' top striker. Young talent Amad Diallo could also be given a chance as Ten Hag looks for dynamism and innovation in his attacks.

After a disastrous performance against Liverpool, it would be no surprise if Casemiro was dropped from the starting line-up. The Brazilian midfielder was at fault for United's first two goals and was substituted at half-time. In that context, Ten Hag will place his trust in Ugarte, the new signing from PSG.

Ten Hag has only won once since taking charge of Man United, at Southampton's St Mary's. Bruno Fernandes scored the winner in that game and the Portuguese star will be expected to do so again. With Ugarte's arrival, both Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainno will be given the chance to unleash their attacking power.

Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martinez are expected to be Man United's top central defenders, especially when Leny Yoro is injured. Although he did not play well against Liverpool, Ten Hag has no other possible options besides these two names.

Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui are expected to complete a back four in front of goalkeeper Andre Onana.

Ten Hag himself, meanwhile, insists he is not concerned about the speculation surrounding his future. "It doesn't affect me. I know, in this process, where we are, what we have to do, where we are going. I said before, we are still in a transition period. We have to bring a lot of young players into the team.

Let's see where Man United are in May next year. The season is still very early and our target is to win the cup, of course to be as high as possible in the league. Let's do everything to win every game. And then see where we are in May and then evaluate" - Ten Hag said.

Expected lineup for Man United against Southampton: Onana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot, Ugarte, Mainoo, Amad, Fernandes, Garnacho, Zirkzee.