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SportsBrief.com News ☆ Manchester United maintained their revival as Bruno Fernandes clinched a hard-fought 1-0 win at Southampton on Saturday.

[Liverpool](https://sportsbrief.com/football/liverpool/). [Southampton](https://sportsbrief.com/football/southampton/) at bay after Fernandes' goal. [Real Madrid](https://sportsbrief.com/football/real-madrid/). [© AFP 2022](https://sportsbrief.com/author/afp/) 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. [Portugal](https://sportsbrief.com/facts/teams/16210-portugal-national-football-team-players-coach-fifa-world-rankings-world-cup/) midfielder's first goal this season lifted United into sixth place ahead of the rest of the weekend's matches.

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.

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."

SOUTHAMPTON, England : Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag hailed his side's fighting spirit after they claimed a slender 1-0 win at Southampton in the ...

"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.

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.

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.

Valiant defending from Southampton denied Manchester United three clear goalscoring opportunities within seconds of each other during the first half of ...

The Danish striker would have sensed his opportunity, and his shot on target was low, but this attempt was denied by a fantastic sliding block by German centre-back Armel Bella-Kotchap. The first half finished goalless, the first time Manchester United have not conceded a goal away from home in the first 45 minutes of action since February. The 20-year-old denied Manchester United a certain goal, as the final defender, and kept the scores level.

HARRY MAGUIRE is set for a long spell on Manchester United's bench - but the time out will do him good, according to Paul Scholes.Maguire was axed, al.

But I think it’s the right thing and it will do him good in the long run. [Erik ten Hag's first team again as they beat Southampton 1-0 ](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19632752/man-utd-team-news-southampton-ronaldo-maguire-casemiro/)on Saturday afternoon. [Wesley Fofana from Leicester City.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19633348/fofana-contract-details-chelsea-transfer-revealed/) [transfer deadline day bid for the England international.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19610678/chelsea-man-utd-harry-maguire-transfer-wesley-fofana/) [New United signing Lisandro Martinez](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/19519747/martinez-man-utd-brentford-carragher/) has taken Maguire's spot at the heart of United's defence with Raphael Varane. [or United's win against Liverpool.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19584840/man-utd-liverpool-cristiano-roanldo-harry-maguire-dropped/)

Dubravka now Newcastles No 2 after arrival of Nick Pope; Manchester United are in the market for a keeper to provide competition for David de Gea and Tom ...

Manchester United are in the market for a keeper to provide competition for David de Gea and Tom Heaton after Dean Henderson joined Nottingham Forest on loan. "There was a lot of talk in the past days about an interest from Manchester United," Trapp said on social media. He has also earned six caps for Germany. Yesterday, however, I informed both clubs that I decided for Eintracht." Dubravka's Newcastle contract is up in 2025. Dubravka now Newcastle's No 2 after arrival of Nick Pope; Manchester United are in the market for a keeper to provide competition for David de Gea and Tom Heaton after Dean Henderson joined Nottingham Forest on loan; Summer transfer window closes at 11pm on September 1

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 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.

Fernandes: Our spirit saw off the Saints · Fernandes' 55th-minute winner secured all three points and built on the memorable 2-1 victory over Liverpool earlier ...

“We have to carry on for the rest of the season. “We said it today before the game. That’s what it’s about to play for Manchester United.” “An amazing cross from Diogo,” said Fernandes. Buoyed by the incisive runs of Anthony Elanga and Jadon Sancho, who began to cut inside to create space for others, the Reds ripped through the Saints' defence with a fantastic passing move that ended with Bruno firing into the back of the net. The hosts were well-drilled and compact, giving United little room to breathe on a less-than-perfect pitch.

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.

There was a clear winner in our post-match poll, even if it was another resolute team performance on the pitch.

David De Gea's role in shutting out the Saints was also acknowledged. Manchester United's first clean sheet of the season appears to have had a bearing on the outcome of our Man of the Match poll. Who was United's Man of the Match at St Mary's?

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.

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.

Manchester United have reportedly agreed personal terms with Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka but must overcome a hurdle regarding the structure of the ...

The Magpies are said to be demanding United pay a permanent fee for their former No 1 now. The Red Devils are understood to be eyeing a loan agreement with an option to purchase the keeper next summer, however Newcastle seemingly have different ideas. [Erik ten Hag](/latest/erik-ten-hag)'s team have been linked to numerous names, but have seemingly settled upon former Newcastle favourite Dubravka, who has fallen down the pecking order at St.

WHAT HAPPENED: Bruno Fernandes struck at St Mary's to give United a second straight win this week, which goes a long way to lifting the clouds hanging over ...

Ten Hag will hope to have his business completed by then - and also put an end to the uncertainty surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo. When you don’t give everything and you don’t have the attitude for 100 per cent and you don’t have right team spirit, you don’t have to talk about philosophy or game plan or whatever. WHAT HAPPENED: Bruno Fernandes struck at St Mary's to give United a second straight win this week, which goes a long way to lifting the clouds hanging over the club.

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.

MANCHESTER UNITED are pushing to sign Antony from Ajax before the transfer window slams shut on Thursday.

[Will the iconic forward make the move to Italy? [Manchester United](/latest/manchester-united-fc), according to reports. However, negotiations remain ongoing as they look to make the Brazil international their fifth recruit of the [transfer window](/latest/transfer-window). Find out the latest HERE.](/sport/football/1661411/Man-Utd-transfer-news-Cristiano-Ronaldo-Napoli-Glazers-Osimhen) [90min](https://www.90min.com/posts/antony-hopeful-edwin-van-der-sar-intervention-will-help-seal-man-utd-move) claim Antony’s agents are in touch with both Van der Sar and Lenderink as they aim to push through a move. Antony’s agents are in contact with Edwin van der Sar and Susan Lenderink as they look to secure the 22-year-old a late move to

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.”