Manchester United will act as host in this weekend’s English Premier League match where their challengers are Southampton. Seeing what happened in the first round yesterday, when playing at Southampton headquarters both teams drew 2-2 so it is only natural that Manchester United cannot underestimate this fight.

But in the last 6 meetings Manchester United picked 3 wins while 3 games left the draw, Southampton had difficulty winning over the Reds Devil but at least able to hold the draw was arguably a positive result. Meanwhile Southampton themselves in the last game can get full points after beating Fulham and this result makes them rise to 17th place.

Southampton also at the same time cut off their record of failing to win for 4 games, but need to remember that the opportunity to return to the relegation zone is still wide open. The visitors were only two goals ahead of Cardiff City, in contrast to Manchester United who gained 1-3 victory over hosts Crystal Palace and this result was a cure for the Red Devils who were previously held to a 0-0 draw by Liverpool.

Playing in front of their own supporters and being a big team is clear for the chance to win in this match on the side of Manchester United, but the bad news from the hosts is that they are in a player crisis where as many as 8 players are ruled out. A. Valencia, Mata, A.Martial are some important players injured. So that chances are that Manchester United will still win with difficulty.

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Odds: 1.48