Ole’s men were on a good streak and things were going all well and fine but the Red Devils have encountered a few hiccups in the last few matches as the attackers seem to be off their game.
They have only got one point from their last two games and they seem a bit out of shape but with the games coming thick and fast they will have to figure it out right away.
Their fellow rivals Manchester City have crept up at the top of the table and seem to have solved all their past defensive issues. If Manchester United do not get a win it would put a big dent in their title hopes this year,
WHEN AND WHERE?
Date – 2nd February Thursday
Time – 9:15 PM BST
Venue – Old Trafford
TEAM NEWS
Manchester United made 5 changes for the team which started the game against Sheffield United hoping for a better result. Even though they did not suffer a defeat Ole would be looking at his option and would want to get his front line firing again.
Martial or Cavani for the start may be one of the tough questions in this match
RECENT FORM
Manchester United form: W-W-W-L-D
Southampton form: L-W-W-L-L
KEY BATTLE
Bruno Fernandes vs Danny Ings
Danny Ings has really taken the Premier League by storm since he has arrived at Southampton and if Southampton is to have a definitive say in this result he sounds like the perfect man to make a difference.
Cavani made all the difference last time with his clinical strike securing a much needed three points for the Red Devils in their last meeting.
MATCH PREDICTION
Manchester United have been a bit shaken up by their recent string of results with a loss to Sheffield United and a stalemate against Arsenal. Manchester United have been struggling to get their attackers lined up. This match provided an amazing 5 goal thriller the last time around and Manchester United was riding high on some really important players but with their recent form and the way Southampton set up
We feel that it could conclude in a 2-1 win for Manchester United.
