Manchester United secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Southampton on September 14, 2024, at St. Mary’s Stadium. This win came as a relief for United after an inconsistent start to the Premier League season. The game saw key moments of brilliance from both teams, but United ultimately dominated the match.
The first half saw a pivotal moment when Southampton was awarded a penalty after Diogo Dalot fouled Tyler Dibling. However, United’s goalkeeper Andre Onana pulled off a crucial save to deny Cameron Archer from the spot. This save shifted the momentum in United’s favor. Shortly after, Matthijs de Ligt opened the scoring in the 35th minute with a powerful header, marking his first goal for the club. Just six minutes later, Marcus Rashford doubled United’s lead with a sharp strike, his first goal of the season.
Southampton, down by two at halftime, struggled to make a comeback in the second half. They had a few chances, but United’s defense remained solid. Southampton’s captain, Jack Stephens, was sent off in the 81st minute for a reckless tackle on Alejandro Garnacho. In stoppage time, Garnacho sealed the win with a well-taken goal after a great assist from Diogo Dalot.
The match ended 3-0, a comfortable victory for Erik ten Hag’s side. United’s performance, especially the contributions from Rashford, De Ligt, and Garnacho, will provide a much-needed boost as they look to climb the Premier League table.
This victory brings Manchester United to 10 points from five matches, while Southampton continues to struggle in the lower half of the table.
