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Manchester United have started the new season in disappointing fashion, losing two of their three games so far, most notably a 3-0 defeat to rivals Liverpool before the international break.
Erik Ten Hag is already feeling the heat and has four games to play before he either turns the team’s fortunes around or gets sacked. Next up are newly promoted Southampton.
The Dutchman has had a terrible record away from home against powerhouses, but has had a 100% win rate against newly promoted sides in his two seasons in charge.
The first was a last-minute win over Fulham ahead of the Qatar World Cup, with Alejandro Garnazzo’s superb late performance helping the team to wins over Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth.
EtH’s record for promoted teams
Last season the Red Devils won against Burnley thanks to a goal from captain Bruno Fernandes, and also picked up three points against Sheffield United and Luton Town.
The club’s overall record against promoted sides is remarkable, with the 20-time English league champions losing just once in Premier League history.
The only defeat came in former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s final game in charge, a 4-1 defeat at Watford that cost the Norwegian his job.
They have won 15 of their last 17 games and are currently on an eight-game winning streak, the best in club history. Choose (via the club website)
Next match schedule
On paper, Saturday afternoon’s game looks like a sure win, with the Saints having lost three of their league games so far and conceding five goals.
With Manuel Ugarte expected to make his debut and Rasmus Hoilund gradually returning to fitness, the Old Trafford side are certainly in good form.
Now Ten Hag has to sort out his team composition and play with a consistent structure, but playing in the center is not an easy task.
United have an easy fixture list after Saturday’s game, with a Carabao Cup tie against Barnsley in the top flight before an away league game against Crystal Palace and a Europa League tie against Twente FC.
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