Manchester United drew 1-1 against Southampton in the Premier League match.
In the Premier League match which was held at Old Trafford Stadium, Saturday (12/2), Man Utd fielded their best players.
David de Gea is believed to fill the position of goalkeeper. Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Diogo Dalot make up the back four. Meanwhile, Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, and Scott McTominay operate in midfield.
Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo, Marcus Rashford and, Jadon Sancho fill the front lines.
It took 21 minutes for United to break the deadlock at Old Trafford. Starting from a quick counter, Rashford ran unhindered on the right side. Rashford then sent a low pass at the far post, which Sancho finished without error.
United’s advantage was almost destroyed at the end of the first half, but goalkeeper David De Gea was able to neutralize Stuart Armstrong’s volley and Romain Perraud’s shot. Meanwhile, United failed to double their lead after Paul Pogba’s goal was disallowed because Cristiano Ronaldo who sent the pass was in an offside position. The first half ended 1-0 in favor of Man United.
What the Man United fans are worried about really happened in the early minutes of the second half. Just three minutes after the break, the visitors equalized with Che Adams’ cross from Mohamed Elyounoussi’s brilliant through ball.
The score was 1-1, the two teams then took turns pressing each other. Man United had broken into Southampton’s goal in the 72nd minute through Ronaldo’s header from Bruno Fernandes’ free kick, but the goal was again disallowed. Ronaldo was again caught offside.
Man United camp looks frustrated. Violations that bear cards can not be avoided. Pogba gets one yellow card. Jesse Lingard, who came on for Rashford, also received a yellow card.
Man United got a golden opportunity through Harry Maguire’s header taking advantage of a set piece situation in injury time. However, goalkeeper Fraser Forster swiftly brushed it off.
The 1-1 score did not change until the long whistle, and Man United had to be content to share one point with their guests.
This draw keeps Man Utd in sixth place in the Premier League standings. The Red Devils have now collected 40 points from 24 matches played in the Premier League.
Meanwhile, Southampton are now in 10th position in the Premier League standings with a collection of 29 points from 24 matches.
In the next match, Manchester United will host Brighton in the Premier League match which will take place at Old Trafford Stadium, on Wednesday (16/2).