Nothing seems to be working for Southampton at the moment and, although Manchester United are hardly firing on all cylinders, I still expect them to be too strong for Saints.
I just look at this game and cannot see Mark Hughes’ side causing United enough problems to beat them.
This United side has got issues of their own in attack, as we have seen in their past two games against Crystal Palace and Young Boys, but I would back them to find a way to win on Saturday.
Lawro’s prediction: 0-2
Dolph’s prediction: 1-0
Saints win at a canter, sowing the world how football should be played
Saints struggle but score early and defend well against a misfiring United attack.
As above, but United score a jammy deflection in the 97th minute of time added on
2 misfiring attacks leads to a 0-0
United win
United find their shooting boots and hammer Saints
Obviously Lukaku will have a blinder. Shaw will score and Fellaini will do the pantomime Roy Keane going down stuff 0-4.
Which before everyone melts down is what happened to us when we last went down.
Long term, the good news is Ings is still out. That means Obafemi will get more game time which is good for the future. In fact he could cause the Utd CB’s trouble with his pace. Our Back 3 could actually be solid. Just don’t see our MF getting much of the ball.
Will the scapegoat be Cedric, will our mood be flattened by the announcement of Hoedt in the starting line up. Will we give a shit?
Oddly enough, my snooze dream was Obafemi leaving the club having never scored for us at senior level, despite missing a raft of gilt edged chances. I sincerely hope I’m wrong.
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Saints win at a canter, sowing the world how football should be played
