Manchester United ascends to sixth place in the English Premier League table by beating Southampton – broadcast live

That’s it for today’s Southampton vs Manchester United live blog. It’s Eric Ten Hag’s team that climbed to the top thanks to Bruno Fernandes’ first goal of the season.

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After starting the season with two defeats, Manchester United sat at the bottom of the English Premier League table. However, after consecutive victories, they have now moved up to sixth place in the league before kick-off at 3pm.

Bruno Fernandes’ goal was enough to win Manchester United this afternoon. Speaking after the match, he urged his team to maintain their positive performance.

Fernandes said: “We knew playing against Southampton was not easy. We’ve really struggled with this over the past few years. We knew sometimes we had to suffer. This is the game, every game is tough. Well done for us, it’s a game of three. Huge points as we continue.

“One win doesn’t make the league, two games don’t make the league. We have to continue in that spirit for the rest of the season. This club is asking for it. We said before the game, we set the standard, so we have to continue with that standard.”

Ralph Hessenhuttl’s team put in a good performance and looked impressive throughout despite coming off without anything.

Athletic Jacob Tanswell had his say.

Bruno Fernandes scored his 37th Premier League goal for Manchester United to give his side the three points at St Mary’s.

Man United stuck and won its second match in a row. Bruno Fernandes’ shot early in the second half was enough for them to claim back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time since February.

Southampton had plenty of chances of their own and would feel as if they could win the match themselves. The Ralph Hassnotl team put in a good but professional performance from the visitors who rose to sixth in the table.

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Seiko Mara’s top kick cleared off the line! Southampton denied late! They build up pressure.

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Fred comes for Eriksen. United now have three defensive midfielders on the pitch and they are looking to hold on to their lead.

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Ralph Hasenhuttl goes for it. He put the central defender ahead of the final stages.

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There will be six minutes of extra time. Can Southampton grab a tie?

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McTominay appears to have hurt his knee while under pressure from Saints’ midfield. He’s back on his feet now.

Southampton made two changes with the arrival of Romain Pero and Leanco.

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The young center back was solid in defense and a threat on the other end throughout the match. With his fourth shot thus far, he fired an effort over the bar. He played a great match.

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Scott McTominay shows a yellow card. United appear to be sitting deep now with Southampton trying to smash them.

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Anthony Ilanga has been replaced by Casemiro who made his Manchester United debut.

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Ronaldo is staying. Casemiro was stripped naked and ready to come but now he put his bib back on. Seco Mara plays with Adam Armstrong for the hosts.

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Cristiano Ronaldo got injured holding his knee and looks like he’s going to have to go down.

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Since the opening game, Southampton have had the ball. United seem happy to sit back and take the pressure while looking for opportunities on the counter-attack.

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Shortly before Ronaldo’s introduction, David de Gea blocked Joe Aribo’s header with a powerful hand before Kyle Walker Peters missed the goal with a rebound. Southampton seeks a draw.

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Cristiano Ronaldo replaces Jadon Sancho.