Man Utd lost at Old Trafford, far from the top 4 0
Charlie Austin celebrates his first goal in a Southampton shirt to the disappointment of Man Utd players.
The 26-year-old striker’s goal came in the 87th minute, after just eight minutes on the field from the bench.
This was Austin’s first goal since signing for Southampton from Queens Park Rangers last weekend.
Austin’s goal brought Southampton up to eighth and back into the race to qualify for the European Cup next season.
Manchester United 0-1 Southampton
This is Southampton’s second consecutive victory at Old Trafford in the Premier League.
Austin’s goal saved the audience from a boring match with few dramatic situations during the previous 86 minutes.
As for Man Utd, the team continues to show a deadlocked appearance but is no longer as lucky as before Liverpool.
Man Utd’s shots did not pose a danger to Southampton’s goal.
In the match at Old Trafford, Southampton proactively defended tightly and only waited for Man Utd to rise to launch a counterattack.
Man Utd controlled the game better but did not have many breakthroughs in attack.
Mata’s appearance in the second half did not improve Man Utd’s lifeless picture.
After rekindling hope thanks to the victory over Liverpool, Man Utd returned to the ground at Old Trafford.
Van Gaal was depressed on the technical bench before Man Utd’s performance.
