Manchester United secured a much-needed 3-0 win over Southampton in their Premier League clash, delivering their first dominant victory of the season. Goals from Matthijs de Ligt, Marcus Rashford, and a stoppage-time strike from Alejandro Garnacho sealed the result.
The Reds showcased a solid team performance overall, controlling 56% possession and registering 10 shots on target.
Southampton found themselves overwhelmed by United’s pressing and quick transitions, with only a few players managing to put in commendable performances. Aaron Ramsdale stood out as the best player for the Saints with a 7.0 rating, making several important stops to prevent further damage. However, the defensive unit struggled to contain United’s attacks, with defenders such as Jan Bednarek and Kyle Walker-Peters receiving underwhelming ratings of 6.0 and 5.9, respectively.
In attack, Cameron Archer failed to impose himself, earning a rating of just 5.7. While Southampton showed brief moments of quality, particularly through the midfield with Flynn Downes getting a 6.5, their overall performance was subpar. Their inability to convert possession into tangible chances was a recurring theme throughout the match.
Here are the player ratings for Southampton:
Manchester United Player Ratings
United’s players were impressive across the board, with Matthijs de Ligt leading the charge from the back. The Dutchman’s commanding presence earned him a rating of 8.1, bolstered by his opening goal in the 35th minute. Marcus Rashford managed to find some form, netting a goal and terrorising Southampton’s defence throughout, achieving a solid 7.2 rating.
Bruno Fernandes was integral in orchestrating attacks from midfield, receiving a 7.3 rating for his efforts. In goal, André Onana was reliable when called upon, registering an 8.1 rating with several key saves to maintain the clean sheet. Despite Joshua Zirkzee’s lower rating of 6.6, his movement off the ball created opportunities for others to exploit.
Here are the player ratings for Manchester United:
Best Player of the Match – Matthijs de Ligt
Worst Player on the Pitch – Jack Stephens
Southampton’s Jack Stephens struggled at the back, contributing to a shaky defence that allowed two goals to go in before getting himself sent off at the 79th minute.
