Greenwood and Pogba proceed spectacular begins to season however Martial struggles

MANCHESTER UNITED have been unable to finish one other comeback towards Southampton to say all three factors at St Mary’s.

The Saints led by a first-half Fred personal objective before Mason Greenwood levelled due to some nifty footwork from Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba.

Anthony Martial was unable to information Manchester United to the winCredit score: Getty

The Frenchman was as soon as once more United‘s chief risk on the South Coast however they could not power a winner, with Anthony Martial struggling up prime.

Right here, SunSport’s Frankie Christou delivers his particular person participant scores from St Mary’s.

David De Gea – 7

The Spaniard pulled off a flurry of saves you’d anticipate him to make as he continues to attempt to persuade Ole Gunnar Solskjaer he’s United’s No1. He denied Adam Armstrong with a spectacular save within the second-half after which punched away a stinging free-kick.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 6

Wan-Bissaka was stable in defence as per standard however offensively produced little or no. Too many instances the full-back stopped United’s momentum by deciding to move it again as an alternative of whipping a ball in.

The one time he mustered the arrogance to strive, he picked out Bruno Fernandes for a diving header which pressured Alex McCarthy right into a save. If he’s going to turn out to be a world-class full again he must take an opportunity and put balls into the field.

Harry Maguire – 6

The United skipper was commanding on the again and any constructing assault would begin with him.

He managed to take care of the specter of Adam Armstrong effectively however he was caught napping on the ball one too many instances. It was not disastrous from Maguire however by his requirements it was nowhere close to his finest.

Victor Lindelof – 6

With Raphael Varane sitting patiently on the bench, the Swede will know his place within the facet is below risk. However this efficiency was as passable because it will get.

He managed to smell out nearly all of hazard despatched his manner however that is two video games and not using a clear sheet and he’ll inevitably be the autumn man when Solskjaer decides to vary issues.

Southampton took the lead after a Che Adams shot took an enormous deflection off FredCredit score: Reuters

Luke Shaw – 6

Again at St Mary’s however Shaw was not again to his standard self. The England defender didn’t deliver his Euros finest this outing, however he put in a shift and stored issues transferring.

Fred – 7

He could not seize the headlines however Fred does all of the soiled work for his United facet. The Brazilian closed down any Southampton threats and pulled off an important block to disclaim Moussa Djenepo early on.

He’ll at all times be a trier however sadly this recreation shall be remembered by him his deflection discovering the again of the online.

Nemanja Matic – 5

This was not a efficiency to warrant one other begin. The Serbian midfielder was sloppy in possession and was caught out by Southampton’s excessive press on numerous events within the first-half.

Mason Greenwood’s strike levelled the scores early within the second-halfCredit score: Getty

Mason Greenwood – 8

Regardless of proving his credentials up top against Leeds, the teen was shunted out onto the left to make room for Martial.

However that didn’t cease him from getting on the scoresheet and scoring one other very important objective – two weeks on the trot. He has used this summer time to beef himself up and if he carries on he’ll turn out to be undroppable.

Bruno Fernandes – 8

Contemporary from his hat-trick final week the little magician dominated once more on the offensive finish.

He continued to place harmful balls into the Saints penalty space however was simply knocked off the ball by Jack Stephens for Southampton’s goal. But he made up for it on the opposite finish by being central to any United assault.

Paul Pogba – 8

His future could also be up within the air however this might be the very best we’ve got seen from him in a United shirt.

He confirmed his 4 assists towards Leeds was no flash within the pan as he got here up with one other for Mason Greenwood.

Paul Pogba grabbed his fifth help of the season on SundayCredit score: PA

Anthony Martial – 5

Again within the beginning lineup since March and his rust confirmed. The Frenchman had a tame effort cleared off the road within the opening minutes and failed to manage an ideal move by Fernandes.

It was not his day and it’s important to query whether or not he’ll get one other alternative like this once more.

Substitutes

Jadon Sancho – 7

One other cameo off the bench for the £73million new signing as he will get nearer and nearer to full match health.

Fast off the ball and even faster on it. He confirmed what he can do in flashes.

Scott McTominay – 6

Assured efficiency as he slotted in subsequent to Fred within the last twenty minutes.

Jesse Lingard – N/A

He didn’t have sufficient time to seek out his groove however the 28-year-old shall be joyful to be again on the pitch in a United shirt.

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