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Greenwood scored Manchester United's 19th Premier League goal
Manchester United's opening day demolition of Leeds United was a failure. Southampton won a well-deserved draw at St Mary's.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side appeared full of attack menace and threat in the 5-1 victory over Leeds. But here, they were only a shadow of that performance. Saints scored their first point of campaign and even threatened to win the title.
Southampton repelled United's bright start and took the lead after Che Adams' shot was deflected off Fred beyond goalkeeper David de Gea.
United appeared to be in the lead when Mason Greenwood's shot was missed by Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy 10 minutes later. Solskjaer moved to punish Saints even more, sending Jadon Sancho (73m) for the disappointing Anthony Martial.
Southampton, however, had the best chance to win all three points. De Gea was able to save Adam Armstrong's life when he appeared to be poised to score.
Solskjaer, United's boss, will be disappointed by the performance and the outcome. However, this was not more than Southampton deserved. They bounced back from Everton's defeat in their first match.
Man Utd fall well short
Manchester United opened brightly, and they had a threatening spell when they equalised. However, this was an average performance for a side with genuine Premier League title ambitions.
United became more sloppy with each game, with Paul Pogba's occasional flashes of brilliance failing to make up for his complete lack of inspiration.
Martial's contribution was minimal or non-existent, so it was not surprising that Sancho was appointed in his place. Sancho was calm as Southampton regained control and composure after Greenwood's leveller.
Nemanja Matic was slow and ponderous, while Fred was the main contributor to the shot that Adams took. It was too close for De Gea's reach when Saints won.
We don't know what happens behind the scenes, but these performances raise the question of what Donny Van de Beek must have in Solskjaer to not be considered for United's engine room.
Scott McTominay was on the bench until very late in the game, but the pattern of play was established when he returned.
Although it is early days, United was a great team that thrashed Leeds United. However, this was a poor display that they can't afford to repeat in upcoming seasons.
Saints prove their strength
After their 3-1 opening-day loss to Everton, Southampton's week was brightened by James Ward-Prowse signing a new five year contract. This was the most important player in Southampton's history.
The fact that they were awarded a point against the big-spending United was a richly deserved bonus. This will lift their spirits even more.
Saints were on the defensive during United's initial surge, but they held firm to win the lead. Then, when United pulled level and seemed to have all the momentum, they showed character and resilience to overcome the setback and push United all the way.
Armstrong, the 15m summer signing for Blackburn Rovers, will regret that he didn't take the big chance of taking all three points when he was played by Adams, De Gea diving low on his left to rescue United.
The goalkeeper had an opportunity to make amends in the corner, but couldn't force a header at far post.
Ralph Hasenhuttl of Southampton, who welcomed the final whistle with a fist pump salute, was very pleased with the result and performance. He also looks to have found a true gem in 18-year old right-back Valentino Livramento signed from Chelsea for 5m.
The youngster excelled in both the physical and offensive challenges of defence as well as in attacking threats. One storming run in the first half ended with a cross that was just inches from the incoming Armstrong.
Saints might feel that they should have all three points, but this game gave Hasenhuttl much to work with.
Player of the Match: Adams Che Adams, with an average score of 7.13 Southampton Southampton Southampton
Man Utd Manchester United Southampton Avg Squad Number 10 Player Name Adams Average Rating 7.13 Squad Number 9 Player Name Ward-Prowse Average Rating 6.97 Squad Number 22 Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player player Salisu Average Rating 6.56 Squad No. 35 Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player Player named Shaw Average Rating 6.28 Squad no. 29 Player number 7 Player number 335 Squad numbers 2 Player Player number 426 Squad 2 Player number 13 Squad of 15 Player number 16 Player number 9 Squad 9 Player average rating 3.35 Squadr rating 2.37 Squad for 31 Player Player number 37 Player number 26 Squad rating.
Line-ups
Match Stats
Live Text Line-ups Southampton Formation 4-4-2 21 Livramento 5 Stephens 22, Salisu 15 Perraud, 32 Walcott 6 Romeu 7 Ward-Prowse 19 Djenepo 10, Adams 9 Armstrong 1 McCarthy
21 Livramento
5 Stephens Booked at 90mins
22 Salisu
15 Perraud substituted for Walker-Peters in 79' minutes
32 Walcott Substituted for Bednarek at 45' minutes
6 Romeu
8 Ward-Prowse
19 Djenepo Booked in 51mins Substituted to Diallo at 70' Minutes
10 Adams
Substitutes for 9 Armstrong 2 Walker-Peters
7 Long
11 Redmond
23 Tella
24 Elyounoussi
27 Diallo
35 Bednarek
43 Valery
44 Forster Man Utd Formation 1 de Gea 29 WanBissaka 2 Lindelf5 Maguire 23 Shaw 17 Fred31 Matic 11 Greenwood18 Bruno Fernandes6 Pogba 9 Martial1 de Gea
29 Wan-Bissaka
2 Lindelf
5 Maguire Booked in 76 Minutes
23 Shaw
McTominay substituted by 17 Fred at 76' minutes
31 Matic Substituted for Lingard at 86' minutes
11 Greenwood
18 Bruno Fernandes Booked in 31 Mins
6 Pogba booked at 90mins
9 Martial Substituted For Sancho at 59' Minutes Substitutes 8 Matea
14 Lingard
19 Varane
20 Dalot
21 James
22 Heaton
25 Sancho
34 van de Beek
39 McTominay Referee Craig Pawson Match Stats, Live Text Post Update Match ends at Southampton 1, Manchester United 1. Full Time Second half ends at Southampton 1, Manchester United Post update Paul Pogba, Manchester United, wins a free kick during the defensive half. Post update Foul by Che Adam (Southampton). Jack Stephens (Southampton), is booked and given the yellow card. Paul Pogba (Manchester United), is given the yellow card for a foul. Post update Foul by Paul Pogba, Manchester United Post update Che Adams (Southampton), wins a free kick at the defensive half. Post update: Attempt blocked. Scott McTominay (Manchester United), right footed shot from the outside of the box is blocked. Jadon Sancho assisted. Post update Foul by Scott McTominay, Manchester United Post update Kyle Walker Peters (Southampton), wins a free kick in the left wing. Post update Luke Shaw (Manchester United), wins a free kick at the defensive half. Post update Foul by Che Adam (Southampton). Post update Corner, Southampton. Victor Lindelf conceded. Substitution Substitution Manchester United Jesse Lingard replaces Nemanja Matic. Post update Foul by Scott McTominay of Manchester United Post update Oriol Romeu, Southampton, wins a free kick during the attacking half. Post update Corner, Southampton. Nemanja Matic has consented. Substitution Substitution, Southampton. Kyle Walker-Peters replaces Romain Perraud. Post-update Paul Pogba (Manchester United), wins a free kick from the left wing. Page 1 of 6 Rewind Previous Navigate to Next Navigate To The Last Page Forward
