Manchester United have indeed responded! Having been utterly humiliated, by their arch-rivals Liverpool last Sunday, we didn’t know how the Red Devils were going to look against Real Betis in the UEFA Europa League knockout round.
They took the entire tie by the scruff of the neck tonight, looking dominant in taking the home leg 4-1. Now comes their next league fixture, at home to Southampton FC.
Manchester United vs Southampton FC FYIs
Kickoff: Sun, March 12, 3pm, Old Trafford
MUFC Starting XI Prediction: go here
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PL Table Position: United 3rd, 49 pts Southampton 19th, 21 pts
Form Guide: United LWWDW Southampton WLWLL
Google Result Probability: United 71% Southampton 11% Draw 18%
Team News for Both Sides
There is only one fresh injury concern, January transfer window acquisition Marcel Sabitzer who is doubtful due to a knock. Meanwhile Christian Eriksen (ankle) is out until late April, Anthony Martial (groin) is out until who only knows? and Dutchman Donny van de Beek (knee) is out for the season.
As for the penultimate side in the table, Carlos Alcaraz (knee) is a doubt. Meanwhile Juan Larios (muscular) and Valentino Livramento (muscular) are ruled out of this one.
Saints need a win in the worst way, but they seem to be catching United at the wrong time.
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