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The Premier League returns following the September international break on September 14. There will be immediate pressure on Erik ten Hag, as Man United bid to end a two-game losing sequence when they travel to St Mary’s to take on Southampton.

Before Betting On Southampton vs Man United  

Erik ten Hag’s long-term future at Man United continues to be questioned, despite being given assurances by owners following the FA Cup final success over Man City at the end of last season. However, performance levels have once again dropped in recent outings, and a response will be expected against Southampton after losing each of their last two against Brighton and Liverpool.

Defensive errors ultimately cost United against the Reds in their previous outing, with Casemiro giving away possession twice in the first 45 minutes to give Liverpool clear scoring opportunities. The 3-0 loss against Liverpool means that United have now lost three of their last five against their fiercest rivals, and anything but a win against Southampton would leave ten Hag fighting for his job at Old Trafford.

Russell Martin will be aware of the task ahead of him at Southampton following a poor start to the new season. The Saints come into this home match after losing each of their opening three matches in the Premier League, and they have scored just once across those losses. Meanwhile, Southampton will need to address defensive issues after allowing five goals in their league outings so far in 2024-25.

Their only goal was a late consolation in a 3-1 loss at Brentford in the previous round. The Saints look void of quality in the final third of the field, as they failed to register a goal in five shots on target at the Bees, and they enjoyed 64% of the possession. Even at this early stage, it appears hard to see Southampton surviving the drop this term.

Southampton vs Man United Offshore Odds & Pick

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Southampton+326
Draw+298
Man United-130

United are unbeaten in their last 15 competitive meetings against the Saints, but three of the last four have ended in draws. At odds-on, it could be worth overlooking United on the moneyline given their recent struggles. Therefore, Southampton (+1) could be an interesting alternative.

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