Man United - Southampton match statistics
Man United overcame Arsenal in the FA Cup third round on penalties after a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes, despite playing with one less player for more than an hour. Man United's next task is to beat Southampton at Old Trafford.
Man United's hopes of victory are high after they have played very well in the last 2 matches. Before eliminating Arsenal in the FA Cup, coach Ruben Amorim's team drew 2-2 away to the leaders Liverpool.
However, Amorim desperately needs to see improvement in defence, especially from set pieces. Although they defended crosses effectively against Arsenal, United have conceded nine of their 28 goals from corners, not counting goals from other set pieces, a league-high 32%.
The return to Old Trafford is another concern for Amorim and his players. United have lost all three of their last Premier League home games. The last time United lost more consecutive games at their home ground in the top flight of English football was in 1930 (six in a row).
Bruno and his teammates have many opportunities to end their poor home streak when they welcome Southampton - a team that has not won in the last 17 away matches of the Premier League (D4, L13).
In the previous round, Ivan Juric's team lost 0-5 at home to Brentford. At this time, Southampton is 10 points away from the safety group in the Premier League and has a very difficult chance of staying in the league this season.
In terms of squad, Amorim will be without Jonny Evans, Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelof and Mason Mount due to injury, while Marcus Rashford – who has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford – will be assessed after returning from illness. Dalot is suspended after being sent off against Arsenal.
Ross Stewart and Jack Stephens are Southampton's confirmed absentees, but the visitors will also be hoping to welcome back Joe Aribo, Mateus Fernandes, Flynn Downes and Will Smallbone.
Head to head record between Man United and Southampton
This could be another disappointing game for Southampton as they have failed to win any of their last 15 Premier League games against Man United (D8 L7). Southampton last beat Man United away from home in a 1-0 win in 2016.
Man United won 3-0 in the reverse fixture this season, with goals from Matthijs de Ligt, Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho in a match in which Stephens was sent off early.
The match between Man United and Southampton will take place at 3:00 a.m. on January 17.
