Find out how the Red Devils played during their Monday night Premier League match up against Southampton at St. Mary’s.
Manchester United traveled to St. Mary’s this evening for a tricky looking Premier League assignment against a Southampton side who have regressed slightly in recent weeks following defeats to Manchester City and Arsenal.
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United were able to come out on top in the end, possibly against the run of play, with a Robin van Persie brace doing for the Saints. This is how we rated the United side in their victory:
GK) David de Gea 7 – Simply put, one of the best goalkeepers in the league. A largely quiet evening but made a fine save from Pelle when called upon late on.
CB) Chris Smalling 6 – The United defence fell apart when Smalling limped off with yet another injury during the opening exchanges
CB) Paddy McNair 4 – Harsh on the teenager, but he was being given the runaround before Louis van Gaal hauled him off after just 36 minutes.