Southampton 0 Manchester United 3: Ten Hag's team had no problems winning in the Premier League

In a vibrant match held on September 14, Manchester United won convincingly 3-0 against Southampton in the Premier League, with goals from Matthijs de Ligt, Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho. The team led by Erik ten Hag showed a solid and dominant performance, securing three key points to stay in the fight for the top places in the table.

Manchester United took the field with an aggressive approach and control of the ball from the first minute. ten Hag's strategy was based on high pressing and possession, which quickly left Southampton with no options to impose their game. The "Red Devils" did not take long to demonstrate their superiority and, just in the 12th minute, they found the first clear opportunity of the game.

The person in charge of opening the scoring was the Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt, who surprised the rival team with a powerful header after a corner kick taken by Bruno Fernandes. De Ligt's goal not only marked his first score of the season, but also showed his ability to contribute both in defense and attack. The goal gave United the confidence to continue pressing and maintain territorial dominance.

After the opening of the score, Southampton tried to balance the game with some arrivals into the rival area, but United's defense, led by Lisandro Martínez and De Ligt himself, was insurmountable. Furthermore, the midfield formed by Casemiro and Christian Eriksen controlled the timing of the match, neutralizing any attack attempt by Southampton.

In the 41st minute, Manchester United managed to increase their lead thanks to a great goal from Marcus Rashford, who continues to show his excellent form this season. The English attacker took advantage of a filtered pass from Antony, which left him one-on-one with the Southampton goalkeeper. Rashford coolly defined the right post, scoring the second goal of the game and consolidating the superiority of the home team.

With the score at 2-0, those led by ten Hag went into the break with a comfortable lead and in total control of the match. Southampton, for their part, failed to create clear opportunities during the first half and suffered under constant pressure from United.

In the second half, Manchester United continued with the same pace. Ten Hag made some tactical adjustments, bringing on Alejandro Garnacho, who quickly impacted the game with his speed and creativity on the left wing. The young Argentine, who has gained prominence in the squad, was key in counterattacks and creating offensive plays.

Finally, in the 90th minute, Garnacho sealed the victory with the third goal for United. After a great individual play in which he left two defenders behind, the Argentine defined with a cross shot, impossible for the Southampton goalkeeper to stop. This goal confirmed the victory for the local team and was a reflection of the talent and projection of Garnacho, one of the club's young promises.

Manchester United not only stood out offensively, but also showed an impenetrable defense. Andre Onana, although he didn't have much work, made some key saves to keep the score at zero.

Southampton, despite some attempts in the final minutes, failed to overcome United's defensive wall, and their lack of precision in the final third of the field prevented them from creating clear scoring opportunities.

Video summary and goals of the match between Manchester United and Southampton

With this victory, Manchester United is placed eighth in the Premier League, consolidating itself as a candidate team to fight at the top of the table. Goals from De Ligt, Rashford and Garnacho not only secured three important points, but also demonstrated the depth and talent of the squad under Erik ten Hag.

For its part, Southampton continues to struggle at the bottom of the table, needing to improve its performance if it wants to avoid relegation.