Predicted man Utd XI versus Southampton: Solskjaer confirms the midfield duo is unlikely to play
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Predicted Man Utd XI v Southampton: Solskjaer confirms the midfield duo is unlikely to play – originally published on Sportslens.com
Southampton host Manchester United in the Premier League and this weekend will seek extra time Ralph Hasenhuttl's men have not lost in their last six league games and they will appreciate their chances against an inconsistent Manchester United side.
Manchester United have gained some form after two straight defeats and they go into this game after three wins in all competitions.
The Red Devils are currently tenth in the Premier League table with just 13 points Eight games and they will be desperate to climb the table with a win here.
Manchester United have drawn four of their last five games against Southampton and it will be interesting to see if they can find a way to get all three points this time around.
Team News
Manchester United have to do without Eric Bailly and Luke Shaw due to injuries. Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay are expected to be out after a lack of training. Victor Lindelof was hit midweek and is unlikely to start the game.
Solskjær: “Marcus [Rashford] Victor [Lindelöf] Aaron [Wan-Bissaka] should be okay, but not 100%. Luke [Shaw] started rehab on the lawn, not the troop. " #mulive
– utdreport (@utdreport) November 27, 2020
Solskjær:" Scott [McTominay] and Paul [Pogba] didn't train this morning, they weren't on the lawn. They look very unlikely for the weekend. “ #mulive
– utdreport (@utdreport) November 27, 2020
Southampton strikers Danny Ings and Nathan Redmond are excluded due to injury concerns.
Predicted Manchester United Starting Lineup : De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Tuanzebe, Maguire, Telles; Fernandes, Fred, Van de Beek; Rashford, Martial, Greenwood
Estimated starting line-up in Southampton : McCarthy; Walker-Peters, Bednarek, Vestergaard, Bertrand; Armstrong, Romeu, Ward-Prowse, Djenepo; Adams, Walcott
Prediction
Southampton has been hard to beat in the Premier League this season and while without Danny Ings they have the quality to give Manchester United all sorts of problems in defense .
Manchester United have regained some of their confidence in the last few games and are certainly the better side in terms of staff.
Both teams will likely cancel each other out in a tie.
Southampton 1-1 Manchester United
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