Sharjah 24 – AFP: Manchester United eased to a 3-0 victory over 10-man Southampton on Saturday, providing manager Erik ten Hag with some relief. Goals from Matthijs de Ligt, Marcus Rashford, and Alejandro Garnacho secured the win. United weathered an early storm from Southampton, and Andre Onana’s penalty save from Cameron Archer proved crucial.
De Ligt’s first goal for United and Rashford’s first in six months shifted momentum before halftime. Southampton's captain, Jack Stephens, was sent off with 11 minutes remaining for a reckless challenge on Garnacho, who then completed the scoring in stoppage time.
Ten Hag acknowledged the pressure before the game and praised Onana’s penalty save as a game-changer. United’s win moves them to eighth in the Premier League, while Southampton remains without a point from their first four games.
Southampton’s Tyler Dibling impressed on his Premier League debut, but Archer’s missed penalty and De Ligt’s goal from a corner swung the game in United’s favor. Rashford ended his goal drought with a strike before halftime. Stephens' red card and Garnacho’s late goal capped a difficult day for Southampton.
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