Manchester United ended a run of seven consecutive Premier League away defeats with a narrow victory at Southampton.
United manager Erik ten Hag wanted his team to build on Monday night’s thrilling victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford, and they were able to do so despite a spirited Southampton challenge.
Bruno Fernandes’ precise side-footed volley 10 minutes after the break broke the deadlock, giving United the three points they desperately needed.
The Saints will be encouraged by their performance after surviving a goalmouth scramble in the first half in which keeper Gavin Bazunu saved from Anthony Elanga and Armel Bella-Kotchap blocked Christian Eriksen’s follow-up.
United broke through when Fernandes met Diogo Dalot’s cross and as they closed out their second successive win and first league triumph on the road since February, Ten Hag was able to introduce Casemiro, the new £60m acquisition from Real Madrid, as a late substitute.
