Not all scoreless draws are equal, and that mindset was on full display at Old Trafford as Manchester United and Southampton shared the spoils after a 0-0 scoreline that doesn't come close to reflecting the consistent end-to-end action.
The biggest talking point was Casemiro's straight red card in the 33rd minute, which after a VAR review reduced United to 10 men. The Brazilian's studs-up tackle went over the ball and onto the shins of Carlos Alcaraz, and while Anthony Taylor initially only showed yellow, he changed his decision after consulting the monitor.
Before and after the disciplinary action, the match was a lively affair, and United were positive even after being reduced a man. Yet neither side could find an opener, as Theo Walcott was thwarted multiple times in front of goal and Gavin Bazunu made a significant number of quality saves.
Additionally, each side struck the post more than once, as James Ward-Prowse grazed the crossbar with a free-kick as he looked to equal David Beckham's set-piece scoring record, and Bruno Fernandes saw a second-half effort agonisingly saved off the inside of the post.
Not all scoreless draws are equal, and that mindset was on full display at Old Trafford as Manchester United and Southampton shared the spoils after a 0-0 scoreline that doesn't come close to reflecting the consistent end-to-end action.
The biggest talking point was Casemiro's straight red card in the 33rd minute, which after the VAR review reduced United to 10 men. The Brazilian's studs-up tackle went over the ball and onto the shins of Carlos Alcaraz, and while Anthony Taylor initially only showed yellow, he changed his decision after consulting the monitor.
Before and after the disciplinary action, the match was a lively affair, and United were positive even after being reduced a man. Yet neither side could find an opener, as Theo Walcott was thwarted multiple times in front of goal and Gavin Bazunu made a significant number of quality saves.
Additionally, each side struck the post more than once, as James Ward-Prowse grazed the crossbar with a free-kick as he looked to equal David Beckham's set-piece scoring record, and Bruno Fernandes saw a second-half effort agonisingly saved off the inside of the post.
One sour note saw Alejandro Garnacho limp off late on following a tackle from Kyle Walker-Peters. He headed straight down the tunnel and was later seen leaving Old Trafford on crutches wearing a protective boot.
United is now sit 16 points back of leaders Arsenal, and look truly dead in the water for the Premier League title race. Instead, they will be looking over their shoulder, now focused on holding off Tottenham and Liverpool behind them. Southampton, meanwhile, still sit bottom of the league with 22 points, two back of safety.
Manchester United vs Southampton final score
1H 2H Final
Man Utd. Southampton
Goals:. 0. 0.
None.
Discipline:
33rd min — MUN — Casemiro (straight red card)
Confirmed lineups:
Man United (4-3-3, R to L): 1. De Gea (GK) — 29. Wan-Bissaka, 19. Varane, 6. L. Martinez (Maguire, 90'), 23. Shaw — 21. Antony (Pellistri, 74'), 18. Casemiro (red card, 34') 8. Fernandes — 25. Sancho (Garnacho, 74' — Fred, 90'), 27. Weghorst (McTominay, 45'), 10. Rashford.
Southampton (4-2-3-1, R to L): 31. Bazunu (GK) — 2. Walker-Peters, 35. Bednarek, 37. Bella-Kotchap, 15. Perraud — 8. Ward-Prowse, 45. Lavia — 32. Walcott (Onuachu, 85'), 26. Alcaraz (Armstrong, 54'), 20. Sulemana (Armstrong, 77') — 10. Adams (Mara, 77').
Man United vs Southampton post-match analysis, commentary
Casemiro sent off for second time this season
Brazilian midfielder Casemiro has been a high-risk, high reward player all season since joining Manchester United this past summer from Real Madrid. He's never shied away from a challenge, but that's come back to haunt him twice now this year, and it will cost him the next four domestic games.
That's just the tip of the iceberg for Casemiro though. His passing runs to the beat of the same drum, as the running joke now says Casemiro gives the ball away for fun just so he can win it back. He was 20/27 passing today before being sent off, a 74 percent rate, but it's often been far worse than that, even in resounding wins. He was 24/34 (62%) against Liverpool in the heavy defeat, 21/36 (58%) against Newcastle in victory, and a combined 56/84 (67%) against Barcelona across the two legs in the Europa League.
While Casemiro has won fans over with his high work rate and important contributions to the team's success, he will undoubtedly have to lower his aggression both on and off the ball if he wishes to remain a consistent presence in the lineup moving forward, and avoid both bad giveaways and poor challenges that see him sidelined for extended periods of time.
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Man United vs Southampton score, highlights as Red Devils play to exciting scoreless draw after Casemiro red card
Casemiro of Man United red card vs Southampton.
Not all scoreless draws are equal, and that mindset was on full display at Old Trafford as Manchester United and Southampton shared the spoils after a 0-0 scoreline that doesn't come close to reflecting the consistent end-to-end action.
The biggest talking point was Casemiro's straight red card in the 33rd minute, which after a VAR review reduced United to 10 men. The Brazilian's studs-up tackle went over the ball and onto the shins of Carlos Alcaraz, and while Anthony Taylor initially only showed yellow, he changed his decision after consulting the monitor.
Before and after the disciplinary action, the match was a lively affair, and United were positive even after being reduced a man. Yet neither side could find an opener, as Theo Walcott was thwarted multiple times in front of goal and Gavin Bazunu made a significant number of quality saves.
Additionally, each side struck the post more than once, as James Ward-Prowse grazed the crossbar with a free-kick as he looked to equal David Beckham's set-piece scoring record, and Bruno Fernandes saw a second-half effort agonisingly saved off the inside of the post.
One sour note saw Alejandro Garnacho limp off late on following a tackle from Kyle Walker-Peters. He headed straight down the tunnel and was later seen leaving Old Trafford on crutches wearing a protective boot.
United now sit 16 points back of leaders Arsenal, and look truly dead in the water for the Premier League title race. Instead, they will be looking over their shoulder, now focused on holding off Tottenham and Liverpool behind them. Southampton, meanwhile, still sit bottom of the league with 22 points, two back of safety.
The Football News followed the match live, providing live score updates, highlights, and commentary throughout the buildup and action.
HALFTIME: Man United 0-0 Southampton
What a weird half of football at Old Trafford! It's somehow 0-0 despite plenty of attacking intent from both sides. Each goalkeeper has made at least one sensational save, and Gavin Bazunu especially has been outstanding between the sticks.
Casemiro's red card is the major talking point, as he will now sit out four domestic games, but United were the better side after they were reduced to 10 men at home. Wout Weghorst was the man sacrificed for Erik ten Hag to shore up the midfield with the man disadvantage, and now United will have to come out from the break and look to keep momentum despite Casemiro's absence..
AND ITS A RED CARD! Casemiro's been sent off! It doesn't look like a genuinely intentional tackle, he clearly does not mean to tackle high, having deflected off the top of the ball, but his studs were well up and he was out of control. Man United are down to 10 men! Casemiro's second straight red card of the season will trigger a four-game ban.
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