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Manchester United vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

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Sports Staff
Sunday 12 March 2023 11:29 EDT
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Luke Shaw challenges Theo Walcott in the early stages
Luke Shaw challenges Theo Walcott in the early stages (Reuters)

Follow live coverage as Manchester United face Southampton in the Premier League today.

Manchester United made two changes for Sunday’s Premier League match against rock-bottom Southampton. Jadon Sancho and Aaron Wan-Bissaka came in for Fred and Diogo Dalot following Thursday’s 4-1 win against Real Betis in the Europa League.

Charly Alcaraz was passed fit to start for Southampton, who made one alteration as Romain Perraud replaced Ainsley Maitland-Niles.

We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:

Manchester United vs Southampton

Good defending! Now Sulemana breaks in behind on the Southampton left and shoots from a narrow angle. He makes a good connection, but Varane chases back to throw himself in front of the shot. Southampton have looked menacing on that side in the first 29 minutes.

12 March 2023 14:30

Manchester United vs Southampton

Fernandes shoots over! United escape Southampton's press as Shaw finds Antony in space. The Brazilian checks onto his left foot and finds Fernandes, whose 30-yard effort bends just over!

12 March 2023 14:28

Manchester United vs Southampton

Southampton win a couple of corners in quick succession. While Weghorst and Varane are on hand to clear, United are in a game here, Southampton should be ahead!

12 March 2023 14:27

Manchester United vs Southampton

GREAT SAVE BY DE GEA! The Spaniard keeps the scores level! Wan-Bissaka's poor clearance finds Perraud, and his left-wing cross is perfectly placed for Walcott to attack it six yards out. He powers a header toward goal, but De Gea reacts to tip it over!

12 March 2023 14:25

Manchester United vs Southampton

12 March 2023 14:25

Manchester United vs Southampton

Now Southampton find space near the edge of the United area, but Walcott's cut-back towards Alcaraz is intercepted by Varane. It's been an end-to-end start here, with both sides finding space on the break.

12 March 2023 14:24

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12 March 2023 14:23

Manchester United vs Southampton

12 March 2023 14:22

Manchester United vs Southampton

Shaw and Rashford lead a United counter-attack following an excellent ball from Casemiro. However, Shaw's loose touch allows Walcott in, and he promptly fouls the Southampton man.

12 March 2023 14:22

Manchester United vs Southampton

Southampton have been competitive early on, but they have had two huge warnings in the last few minutes. With the form Rashford has been in, he certainly should have done better with the second chance!

12 March 2023 14:20

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