Bruno Fernandes scored as Manchester United beat Southampton by 1 goal

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Manchester United's second win ended a seven-match losing streak that stretched to the previous season and moved them to sixth in the Premier League table.

Manchester United registered one win after another and a second-half goal from Bruno Fernandes ended their poor form in a 1-0 Premier League win at Southampton on Saturday.

United's second win on the bounce ended a seven-match losing streak from the previous season and moved them to sixth in the table after four games.

With the line-up unchanged from their 2–1 win over Liverpool, United should have taken the lead in the 19th minute, but were denied by Gavin Bazunou and Armel Bella-Kotsap, who saw Anthony Elanga and Christian Eriksen out of close range. kept.

Bella-Cotchap nearly made Southampton ahead of James Ward-Prause's corner but fired over the bar at the half-hour mark.

Ericsson was lively through with his balls but United struggled to unlock Southampton, who thanked Bella-Ketchup for their timely intervention as Elanga scored after connecting with the Danish playmaker.

Captain Fernandez with a low flying kick

United made a strong start after the break and their pressure was shown in the 55th minute when Fernandes, leading the side in the absence of Harry Maguire, scored with a low volley from the edge of the box after expertly fed by Diogo Dalot. .

"It was a great ball (for the goal), great play on the back side as well. everything was perfect. Somebody is running, somebody is getting behind," Fernandez told BT Sport.

"Two or three seasons ago we didn't lose at home, but we want to win every game. It's like playing for Manchester United."

Southampton's penalty appeal was turned down minutes later, when a high ball hit Scott McTominay's arm, before David de Gea made a fine reflex save to put out Joe Ariba's header.

Ronaldo, Casemiro are substituted

United boss Eric ten Haag called on Cristiano Ronaldo and Casemiro, who came from Real Madrid at the start of the week to watch the game, but the hosts didn't go down without a fight.

They dominated possession in the later stages and substitute Seku Mara nearly equalized in stoppage time, but their upper attempt was taken off the line as United held on to the win.