Manchester United and Southampton are set to face off in the 21st round of the English Premier League. The building process of the new team that fans are accustomed to watching at the top of the standings progresses under Amorim. The final two official matches instill confidence in his potential for success. The launch time for the Manchester United vs Southampton game is 20:00 UK Time.
Favouring United’s likely success are two facts, or more precisely, two recent matches. Their club faced off against Liverpool and Arsenal, indeed the two frontrunners for the EPL title. Neither of Amorim’s wards conceded. At the top of the Premier League, the Red Devils played a strong match against Liverpool, pressing relentlessly until the final moments and securing a 2:2 draw.
The recent match against Arsenal was even more poignant. The event occurred during the FA Cup, specifically in the initial phase of the 1/32 final. The Gunners appeared poised to secure the victory. In fact, they exhibited greater dominance, generated opportunities, and maintained possession of the ball. However, MU demonstrated genuine character, something we haven’t witnessed for quite some time under ten Hag. The Mancunians fought valiantly, pressing forward with their attacks, even when reduced to ten men on the pitch midway through the game. Ultimately, the club persisted until the penalty shootout, where they emerged victorious.
Although these were two highly significant matches the situation of MU in the EPL remains critical. It remains positioned below the midpoint, currently in 13th place, and has established a noticeable gap from the competitors above. If Amorim’s wards begin to secure more victories, we may very well see them in the top-10.
On the other hand, Southampton is facing significantly more challenges this season. The team continues to hold the position of the least competitive in the Premier League. The club currently sits at the bottom of the standings with six points, trailing the nearest teams above by eight and ten points. The current Saints will find it challenging to close such a gap.
Manchester United vs Southampton date & kick-off time
- Competition: English Premier League
- Game Day: Thursday, 16 January 2025
- Kick-off: 20:00 UK Time
- Stadium: Old Trafford, Manchester
Where to watch Manchester United vs Southampton
| Country | Streaming Services |
|---|---|
| UK | discovery+, discovery+ App, TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate |
| USA | fuboTV, nbcsports.com, NBC Sports App, UNIVERSO NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, USA Network, UNIVERSO |
| Canada | fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network Canada |
| Australia | Optus Sport |
| Italy | SKY Go Italia, NOW TV, Sky Sport Uno |
| France | myCANAL, Canal+ Foot, Canal+ Live 2 |
| Germany | Sky Go, WOW, Sky Sport Premier League, Sky Sport Top Event |
| Portugal | DAZN Portugal, DAZN Eleven 1 Portugal |
| Spain | Movistar+, DAZN Spain, DAZN1 Spain |
How can I watch the Manchester United match highlights?
The highlights video will be available on the Manchester United highlights page shortly after the game. Match of the Day will have highlights on BBC One from 10:30 pm on Sunday.
Possible line-ups
Manchester United (3-4-2-1): Onana (GK); De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez; Mazraoui, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dalot; Diallo, Fernandes; Hojlund
Southampton (3-4-1-2): Ramsdale (GK); Wood, Bednarek, Harwood-Bellis; Walker-Peters, Aribo, Downes, Sugawara; Fernandes; Armstrong, Dibling
