Manchester United made a strong return from the international break with a 3-0 victory over a determined 10-man Southampton.
Cameroonian goalkeeper André Onana made a crucial penalty save, while Matthijs De Ligt, Marcus Rashford, and Alejandro Garnacho each scored to secure the win.
Southampton’s challenge was further hindered by the red card issued to Jack Stephens.
The Red Devils were grateful to André Onana for maintaining a 0-0 scoreline in the first half after the Cameroonian goalkeeper saved a penalty from Cameron Archer, ensuring Manchester United remained in the game.
Just two minutes after André Onana’s crucial penalty save, Manchester United took the lead with Matthijs De Ligt scoring his first goal for the club since joining from Bayern Munich.
The visitors then capitalized on Southampton’s dwindling morale as Marcus Rashford scored, making it 2-0 and ending his 12-game goal drought.
With a commanding 2-0 lead at halftime, Manchester United continued to dominate in the second half.
Southampton’s Jack Stephens was sent off for a severe foul, further tilting the balance.
Substitute Alejandro Garnacho sealed the 3-0 victory with a goal in the dying moments of the match.
