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Manchester United enjoy back-to-back wins for first time under Erik ten Hag thanks to Bruno Fernandes' second-half strike at St Mary's.

Continued his aggressive approach and looks set for a run in the team after being named man of the match 8 He’s very good at holding the ball up and getting on the end of crosses. Adam Armstrong: A number of eye-catching dribbles to move away from pressure and carry ball forward. He’s a top player but they still need more. Casemiro is not going to change that fact. You get to 37 years of age, you’re not going to go sprinting away from people. Che Adams: Given a start after his match-winning double from the bench against Leicester. Won a free-kick after a cheeky nutmeg on McTominay and showed some nice turns away from pressure 7 James Ward-Prowse: Like watching a game of chess as he battled the similarly silky Eriksen. The ploy worked to perfection in the 55th minute. Tyrell Malacia: Tenacious presence at left-back despite majority of Southampton coming down his side. Despite the breakthrough, Southampton did not give in.

Manchester United earned the first away victory of the season by defeating Southampton 1-0 in the Premier League's early Saturday game.

Back to Back wins… Prior to the match, the Saints had rescued four points from losing positions in their previous two outings and were looking to repeat a turnaround. Armstrong 63), A. United stormed out of the blocks after the interval, heaping early pressure on the home side and were rewarded 10 minutes following the restart. However, the best opportunity fell to Armel Bella-Kotchap. A Diogo Dalot cross caused mayhem in the penalty area as the Southampton keeper Gavin Bazunu and his defence somehow frantically denied Bruno Fernandes the chance to head home, before thwarting Anthony Elanga, Fernandes again and then Christian Eriksen – all from around the six-yard box.

SOUTHAMPTON: Manchester United maintained their revival as Bruno Fernandes clinched a hard-fought 1-0 win at Southampton on Saturday. Erik ten Hag's s...

Southampton pushed for an equaliser but they were frustrated when a strong penalty appeal was rejected by VAR after McTominay handled as he challenged Adams for a high ball. Scott McTominay's drive tested Bazunu early in the second half, while Bella-Kotchap made a superb tackle to stop Elanga as he prepared to shoot after bursting through on goal. Bella-Kotchap should have made United pay for those misses when a corner fell to the Saints defender, but he somehow contrived to shoot high into the stands from close-range.

Man United beat Southampton 1-0 on Saturday afternoon. A penalty wasn't given against Scott McTominay after he handled the ball three times inside the box.

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Manchester United boss Erikten Hag has warned Harry Maguire that his place in the starting lineup is not a guarantee despite being the club captain.

WHAT HE SAID: Speaking to reporters ahead of Manchester United's clash against Southampton, Ten Hag said, "It doesn’t mean when you are captain, you are established to play always, especially when you also have Varane in your squad. Varane's stature is immense and in pre-season, we took a decision to build him physically, so he had a bit of a slow start." Harry Maguire was left on the bench by the Manchester United manager in their last Premier League game against Liverpool where they registered their first win of the season.

Erik ten Hag has started Casemiro, Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire on the bench for Manchester United's trip to Southampton, looking to make it ...

As the Red Devils head to St Mary's looking to make it back-to-back [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) wins, Ten Hag opted for an unchanged starting XI from Monday's [epic 2-1 victory](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/liverpool-man-utd-premier-league-27806717) over [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc). [Anthony Martial](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/anthony-martial) has picked up another injury, while [Victor Lindelof](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/victor-lindelof) still isn't fit to feature. [Rio Ferdinand](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/rio-ferdinand) then asked the Dutch tactician about dropping big names such as Ronaldo and Maguire. "As a person, it's always considerations but as a manager you have to take clear decisions." I think if United can get a six, seven, eight game win streak going and come back into a confident team. "The team is most important. [Give us your score prediction in the comments section](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/erik-tenhag-casimero-cristiano-ronaldo-27846991#comments-section). [Harry Maguire](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/harry-maguire) also remains on the bench, having been [warned by Ten Hag over his uncertain future with the armband](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-utd-captain-harry-maguire-27843804), despite Southampton manager [Ralph Hasenhuttl](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ralph-hasenhuttl) hinting that [his team have a plan to exploit](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/southampton-hasenhuttl-manutd-lisandro-martinez-27831465) his centre-back replacement, [Lisandro Martinez](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/lisandro-martinez). [Paul Scholes](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/paul-scholes) admitted his surprise at Ten Hag's decision to bench Casemiro, adding: " I am a little bit after the game on Monday where they did so well you half expected he could play the same team. [Erik ten Hag](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) wants to give [Casemiro](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/casemiro) "time" before handing him his [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) debut, as he benched the £60million signing alongside [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/cristiano-ronaldo) against [Southampton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/southampton-fc). [BT Sport](https://www.bt.com/sport) pre-match, Ten Hag said: "I think we have a squad that's quite competitive, so that's always a difficult decision.But, as you say, we had a really good performance on Monday and then you stick to it, but it's also to give Casemiro the time. [eye-watering transfer deal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/casemiro-man-utd-ten-hag-27807601) was completed earlier this week, while Ronaldo's future at the club [hangs in the balance](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/ronaldo-man-utd-transfer-return-27831166).

Manchester United headed south in buoyant mood following Monday night's morale-boosting victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford. Ten Hag named the same side ...

Three days later, Erik ten Hag's side welcome Arsenal to Old Trafford on Super Sunday, live on Sky Sports from 4pm (kick-off 4.30pm). The Argentine won five out of five aerial duels against Southampton and had a 100 per cent ground success. All of a sudden there's competition for places again - a positive selection headache to have. Much has been made of Martinez's height at 5ft 9in, but the stats suggest there has been a fuss about nothing. A first clean sheet of the season will have delighted Ten Hag. Three points against rivals Liverpool on Monday night and the £70m arrival of Brazil midfielder Casemiro meant they travelled to Southampton on Saturday lunchtime full of hope and optimism. Harry Maguire started on the bench again after being dropped against Liverpool, with the United boss warning pre-match that the England defender will not play just because he is the captain of the club. United were probing and their pressure was rewarded in the 55th minute. Ten Hag's side controlled possession for large periods but Southampton continued to look dangerous on the break. A hard-fought win at St Mary's showed they are capable of producing it. Elanga then thought he was in on a goal minutes later after a quick one-two with Fernandes, but Bella-Kotchap made a superb last-ditch tackle to deny him. Scott McTominay's effort was routinely saved by Buzunu at the near post, before Varane headed over the bar from the resulting corner.

Captain Harry Maguire will be made to work for his place in the Manchester United XI as just "one of...

He's made a great start and I can't see why it won't continue." "Ian had that enthusiasm of wanting to score goals, and he scores goals similar to the ones we've seen from Jesus. You can now see that in games."

Ajax rejected Manchester Uniteds £76.3m (€90m) bid for Brazil international Antony; winger worked with Erik Ten Hag during United managers time with ...

"We at Ajax are always trying to strive for the top," added Ten Hag. "For sure, we hope he will be the next star of Ajax." We are playing in the Champions League and I don't think Manchester United are." You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. "Antony has made it clear he wants to leave Ajax and join United, though. I understand the lad," Schreuder said after Ajax's win on Sunday. Others have already arrived (but) Ajax always refuses with the argument it only has five days to replace (me). Ajax will always be in my heart." "But he plays for Ajax, so these clubs do come knocking on the door. Why should they not try to raise it as far as they can, simply because they might be at a disadvantage as well? "During the window months, meetings concluded including a proposal from Ajax for contract renewal. I need this to continue performing at a high level.

Manchester United want to strengthen their attack before next week's transfer deadline and Antony, the Ajax winger, is at the top of Erik ten Hag's ...

United have cheaper alternatives in mind but Ten Hag is insisting on Antony and it’s up to the club to deliver that. I’ve been insisting on this theme since February so that the club could rebuild the team with peace of mind,” he said. Now, according to

Bruno Fernandes proved to be Manchester United's match winner, scoring the only goal of the game in the victory against Southampton on Saturday.

[Harry Maguire](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/157073/Harry-Maguire) watched the entirety of this game from the bench as [Raphael Varane](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/153053/Raphaël-Varane) and [Lisandro Martinez](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/233937/Lisandro-Martínez) showed more encouraging signs of forging an effective centre-back partnership together. [Liverpool](/soccer/team?id=364), given United had more of the ball (51% against [Southampton](/soccer/team?id=376) compared with 30% vs. [Napoli](/soccer/team?id=114) the latest club to hold talks. Man United win consecutive games for the first time since February (vs. With [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363) closing in on the big-money signing of [Wesley Fofana](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/270190/Wesley-Fofana), could Leicester offer Maguire an escape route back to his former club? [Upcoming fixtures](www.espn.com/soccer/fixtures?league=eng.1) Ended with just 28 touches -- the fewest of any player to last 90 minutes -- and one shot. These remain formative days in the Ten Hag era, but another victory will give him more momentum to build on with [Leicester City](/soccer/team?id=375) up next on Thursday. Saturday's win was not emphatic, but United looked more organised and compact than they have done in many matches during that run, keeping a clean sheet on the road for the first time in any competition since December 2021 (against Norwich). [Best/worst performers](#bestworst) [Highlights and notable moments](#highlights) [Premier League table](www.espn.com/soccer/league/_/name/eng.1)

MANCHESTER UNITED are still hoping to sign Antony from Ajax before the summer transfer window slams shut.

[Manchester United](/latest/manchester-united-fc) have decided to continue talks with Ajax despite seeing a huge £76million bid for the forward turned down, according to reports. The Brazil international is eager to move to Old Trafford. “Since February of this year, my agents came to Amsterdam to inform Ajax of my desire to leave the club to face new challenge and that some interested clubs would arrive and with them, certainly a great offer,” said the forward. Ajax also want a fee that is closer to £84m to part ways with Antony, such is their utmost determination to retain the services of the Samba star. [Sky Sports](https://twitter.com/SkySportsNews/status/1563453521709903872) say the Red Devils have decided to continue negotiations with Ajax in the hope the Dutch side will buckle. With days of the transfer window remaining, offloading the 22-year-old would leave them with precious little time to find a replacement.

Erik ten Hag has made Ajax's Brazilian winger Antony one of his top transfer targets and Manchester United's attempts to sign the 22-year-old might have ...

We have to be really well prepared to do well in this competition." He said: "You can see immediately the impact that he can have so we are really pleased that he is here. "Europe is always something special and you don’t know your opponents that well," he told United's website. Not everyone is the same, don’t get me wrong, but we want a fighting team and we have to construct a team that is hard to beat, and from there on we will win games." That’s the way he is. Real Sociedad are a really great club in Spain, now sixth in the league and I saw them coincidentally play at the weekend against [Barcelona](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fc-barcelona) and they compete really well so they will be tough opponents. El Ghazi spent the second half of last season on loan at "He wants to learn, he wants to adapt and he wants to perform. [Erik ten Hag](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) revealed the strong impression Brazilian midfielder [Casemiro](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/casemiro) has left on his new team-mates following his arrival from [Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf). [Ajax](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ajax-fc) are ready to approach [Aston Villa](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/aston-villa-fc) in a bid to line-up [Anwar EL Ghazi](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/anwar-el-ghazi) as replacement for Brazilian winger Antony if he leaves for [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc). [Everton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc) and Villa are prepared to let the Dutchman leave with the West Midlands club valuing the winger around £8million.

Erik ten Hag was pleased with the resilience shown by his players as Manchester United earned a valuable 1-0 win away to Southampton on Saturday.

We plan with him and we stick to the plan and if there are good players available we will strike because we want to strengthen the squad always. “I am happy with the performance from this team and when I talk about this team, I talk about the squad – also the subs. First there has to be a team and there has to be spirit and there has to be 100 per cent commitment.” “I think it was quite good for him to see the Premier League, itt’s a different style. With his pressing, with his creating chances and I think today it was the same and if he then gets the reward by [scoring] a goal, I’m really happy for him and of course the team.” Then you get movement round and I think we created straight after half-time three really good chances, and that is how I see football, how I want us to play.”

Manchester United's match-winner Bruno Fernandes praised the Red Devils for their “sacrifice” in a narrow win at St Mary's.

Bruno Fernandes fired Manchester United to a second straight Premier League win as they beat Southampton 1-0 on Saturday.

The Red Devils were able to hold out for the three points in a narrow victory. Red Devils fans will be eager to see him involved from the start in their next game. Fernandes rounded off a fine United move to give his side the lead in the second half of the clash at Southampton.

SOUTHAMPTON, England (Reuters) - Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag hailed his side's fighting spirit after they claimed a slender 1-0 win at ...

"We plan with him. I still feel there's room for improvement, to control more, but we are not that long in our way," added Ten Hag. It is the start of the season, it is tough.

The Reds built on Monday' fantastic win against Liverpool to rack up our first away win of the Premier League season - and a first competitive victory away from ...

Dalot’s pinpoint assist proved to be match-winning for United at a key point of the game. Perhaps most impressively of all, he audibly dictated when his teammates needed to tighten up through the centre. United’s new signing only entered the pitch with 10 minutes to go, and he was absolutely everywhere! Saints couldn’t deal with the sheer numbers in the box as Fernandes was left wide open on the edge for his magic moment. The Portuguese right-back stayed composed, recovered possession and offered a physical presence throughout. The 23-year-old’s crunching tackle down the wing gave him an early boost of confidence and he never looked back. Another Elanga run inside set the goal in motion by freeing up space for Dalot, Sancho and Bruno in one fell swoop. Bruno’s ability to link passing moves together brought the likes of Sancho and Marcus Rashford into the game when they would have otherwise been completely isolated. There was a 15-minute spell just after half-time where our manager’s intelligence changed the course of the game. His calmness on the ball and ability to pick a simple pass also aided us in some tight positions as Southampton overloaded the flanks. He also showed real desire to bomb forward and aid the attack. Fernandes’s lethal winner sealed the win, in what was his second consecutive match wearing the captain's armband.

MANCHESTER UNITED are hoping to sign Antony from Ajax before the summer transfer window slams shut, despite his club making things difficult.

And Antony recently went public as he attempts to secure a move away. Personal terms have been wrapped up, with the Samba star eager to be strutting his stuff in the Premier League. The Samba star is [Erik ten Hag](/latest/erik-ten-hag)’s top target. [Manchester United](/latest/manchester-united-fc) remain hopeful of signing Antony, despite seeing a huge £76million bid for the Brazil international turned down by Ajax. Now, the onus is on United to get a third agreement when it comes to the 22-year-old - with two in the bag already. And John Murtough and Ten Hag are on the same page when it comes to Antony, which is why the Red Devils are continuing negotiations with Ajax in the hope they’ll end up buckling.

Keep up to date with all the latest Man Utd news, views and transfer rumours with the Manchester Evening News.

[Read more on Ronaldo's future here.](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-transfer-news-ronaldo-24871084) Will Cristiano Ronaldo be allowed to leave? He is pushing for an exit and is not currently training with the first team. [United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc). Secondary to that will be United's chase of Antony. [Read what Scholes said here >>>](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/scholes-no-brainer-antony-united-24870104) [Have your say here](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-transfer-news-ronaldo-24871084). [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/cristiano-ronaldo) leaving Manchester United before Thursday's transfer deadline, but is hopeful the forward will remain at the club. [hit out at his club](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-antony-ajax-transfer-24868348) for not allowing him to leave. [The Mail ](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11151815/Ajax-FINALLY-price-Antony-demand-Manchester-United-pay-84-8m-winger.html)states that Ajax are holding out for 84.8m if they are to sell their star forward in the final days of the summer window. [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/12680955/martin-dubravka-manchester-united-in-talks-with-newcastle-for-goalkeeper-loan-deal) say that talks are continuing between the clubs, with United wanting a loan with the option of a permanent transfer depending on appearances, while Newcastle prefer a permanent deal - or at the very least a loan with an obligation to buy. [remains unclear.](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-transfer-news-ronaldo-24871084) The forward handed in a transfer request earlier in the summer although Ten Hag has reiterated the Portugal hero remains part of his plans, insisting the player has not told him he wants to leave.

Manchester United are pursuing Ajax forward Antony, but also have their eye on a back-up goalkeeper and two Barcelona forwards ahead of the upcoming ...

The Egyptian winger is in the final year of his contract and has fallen out of favour under Steven Gerrard. "I contemplate any possible scenario from now until the end of the transfer market.” Negotiations will continue because Newcastle would prefer a straight transfer, after new signing Nick Pope established himself as the club’s number one. The Brazilian forward is desperate to be reunited with Ten Hag in Manchester, but for now the Dutch club are playing hard ball. El Ghazi is a distinct possibility, having started his career with the club in Amsterdam. Erik ten Hag will be feeling better about his squad following two wins and the addition of Casemiro.

CHELSEA and Manchester United are set to go head-to-head in an epic transfer tug-of-war next summer.

Having seen his profile soar in recent seasons, Rice has been hotly tipped to depart West Ham and take the next step up in his career. “He’s a real specialist in that position, he’s probably right up there with the top ones at that job – your Fabinhos and Rodris – Declan Rice deserves to be in that company for sure. The [Aston Villa](/latest/aston-villa-fc) boss heaped praise on Rice ahead of his side's clash with the Hammers on Sunday amid reports Chelsea and United remain keen on acquiring the [England](/latest/england-football-team) star in the near future.

SOUTHAMPTON: Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United have learned the lessons of their dismal start to the season as Bruno Fernandes clinched a hard-fought ...

It is the start of the season, it is tough. I still feel there is room for improvement, to control more, but we are not that far away." Of course we were really happy," Ten Hag said. We can improve that is clear. You have to battle and we did that today so we were rewarded," Ten Hag said. We were more compact on the long balls.

Antony has reportedly refused to play for Ajax on Sunday in a bid to eventually seal his long-awaited transfer to Manchester United.

And simply refusing to play for Ajax may make the club think twice. Yes, they are a big club, but so are we in my opinion. However, the Dutch giants have already lost several star players this summer and feel determined to keep Antony. The Old Trafford club have been chasing their top attacking target for several weeks now. With the transfer window closing on Thursday, the reported decision from Antony to go on strike feels like it could be a turning point in negotiations. Antony has reportedly refused to play for Ajax on Sunday in a bid to eventually seal his long-awaited transfer to Manchester United.

Ajax could be prepared to let Antony leave the club before the transfer deadline if Manchester United return with an improved fourth bid.

[check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). I need this to continue performing at a high level. ‘During the window months, meetings continued and I also received a proposal from Ajax for contract renewal. [Manchester United agree personal terms with Martin Dubravka but Newcastle yet to sign off deal](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/27/man-utd-agree-personal-terms-with-martin-dubravka-but-newcastle-yet-to-sign-off-deal-17255743/?ico=more_text_links) [rebuffed by the Eredivisie champions](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/26/manchester-united-fail-in-second-bid-for-antony-as-ajax-reject-76m-17252866/). [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/)

Ajax manager Alfred Schreuder explains his decision to leave Antony out of a ...

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