Manchester United welcome bottom-of-the-table side Southampton for their Premier League clash on Friday.
The Red Devils are hoping to build on the victory over Arsenal in FA Cup. Ruben Amorim’s side secured their place in the fourth round after winning the shootout 5-3.
The Saints, meanwhile, beat lower-league side Swansea 3-0 in the FA Cup but know that United will prove to be a much tougher challenge.
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The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Man United vs. Southampton live stream, TV channel in the UK
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match in the UK:
TV channel: TNT Sports 1
Live stream: Discovery+, Discovery+ App
This game is available for live TV broadcast on TNT Sports 1 in the United Kingdom. Streaming options are available on Discovery+ and Discovery+ App.
What time does Man United vs. Southampton kick off in the UK?
This Premier League clash takes place at Old Trafford in Manchester, England and kicks off on Thursday, January 16 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
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Man United vs. Southampton lineups, team news
Diogo Dalot’s red card against Arsenal means Amorin will be without his first-choice right wingback for the Southampton clash.
Amorim will also have to consider the fitness of his players who played through the 120 minutes at the Emirates Stadium.
Marcus Rashford could be included, if he recovers from illness, but with his future unconfirmed, the England star is not expecting a recall.
Mason Mount, Jonny Evans Victor Lindelof and Luke Shaw are all out with Amad Diallo tipped to replace Dalot in an attacking line-up.
Man United predicted XI (3-4-3, right to left): Onana (GK) — Yoro, De Ligt, Martinez — Amad Diallo, Mainoo, Ugarte, Malacia — Fernandes, Hojlund, Garnacho.
Injured: Mount (thigh), Shaw (calf), Lindelof, Evans (both muscle), Rashford (illness, doubtful).
Suspended: Dalot.
Southampton’s FA Cup win over Swansea City set up a Fourth Round tie with Burnley next month.
However, their immediate focus is on the Premier League relegation battle, with Juric’s team currently 10 points away from safety and needing a miracle in 2025.
Midfield duo Flynn Downes and Ross Stewart are expected to miss out through injury with center-back Jack Stephens sidelined until February with a persistent dead leg.
Southampton predicted XI (3-5-2 right to left): Ramsdale (GK) — Bednarek, Harwood-Bellis, Wood — Walker-Peters, Fernandes, Aribo, Ugochukwu, Manning — Dibling, Armstrong.
Injured: Stephens (leg), Downes (thigh, doubtful), Stewart (calf, doubtful).
Suspended: None
Man United vs. Southampton prediction
Manchester United are favourites to beat Southampton on Friday. The Red Devils will take a lot of confidence from their victory over Arsenal in the FA Cup. However, there will also be some tired players for the home side as they come into the tie after playing 120 minutes of football.
Though they won their FA Cup tie over the weekend, Southampton are underdogs going into their clash against United. The Saints have been the least successful side in the Premier League this term having won just the solitary match.
United have taken their time to adapt to new coach Amorim’s tactics. In Southampton, the Red Devils face the perfect team to get a big result against.
Prediction: Manchester United 3-0 Southampton
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times BST
Tuesday, January 14
- Brentford vs. Man City (7:30 p.m.)
- Chelsea vs. Bournemouth (7:30 p.m.)
- West Ham vs. Fulham (7:30 p.m.)
- Nottingham Forest vs. Liverpool (8:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, January 15
- Everton vs. Aston Villa (7:30 p.m.)
- Leicester vs. Crystal Palace (7:30 p.m.)
- Newcastle vs. Wolves (7:30 p.m.)
- Arsenal vs. Tottenham Hotspur (8:00 p.m.)
Friday, January 16
- Ipswich Town vs. Brighton (7:30 p.m.)
- Man United vs. Southampton (8:00 p.m.)