Manchester United fought arduous for a 1-0 win victory in opposition to Southampton, in Erik ten Hag’s second victory within the Previous Trafford dugout.
United clinched all three factors by a Bruno Fernandes objective, who transformed a superb Diogo Dalot cross.
Nonetheless, the Pink Devils had been removed from good and had been second finest in giant phases of the sport.
Ten Hag’s facet completed the sport with 52% possession, in comparison with the Saints’ 48%.
There was not a lot to separate the 2 sides when it comes to photographs on the right track. United had 11 makes an attempt at objective, with solely 6 being on the right track.
Ralph Hassenhuttl’s males had 17 photographs, 6 greater than their opponents, with 5 being on the right track.
United accomplished 400 passes, with a move accuracy of 73%.
Southampton made 39 fewer passes than the 20-time English champions, with an analogous move success price.
The standout performer in Ten Hag’s defensive masterclass was Lisandro Martinez.
As in Monday’s match in opposition to Liverpool, the Argentine had one other monster efficiency and he’s shortly silencing his doubters in England.
Martinez, who has come below scrutiny over his peak, received an immense 5/5 aerial duels in opposition to Southampton. He was not overwhelmed even as soon as within the air.
Lisandro Martinez received 5/5 aerial duels in opposition to Southampton, greater than another participant participant on the pitch.
Weak point??? 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/2RhKyIw5Rk
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) August 27, 2022
The 24-year-old additionally received 100% of his floor duels, popping out on high in each single problem he went into.
The previous Ajax participant, who’s changing into an Previous Trafford cult hero already, accomplished 100% of his dribbles and had 48 touches of the ball.
Martinez had 61 touches of the ball and made a formidable 7 clearances. He additionally intercepted the ball 4 occasions.
Lisandro Martinez’s sport by numbers vs. Southampton:
100% floor duels received
100% profitable dribbles
61 touches
48 passes
7 clearances
5/5 aerial duels received
4 interceptionsOne other participant of the match efficiency and a clear sheet. 🔒 pic.twitter.com/XfvAuTEBmi
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) August 27, 2022
Awarded man-of-the-match and rightly so, he topped his masterclass with a clear sheet that can bode nicely for the workforce’s confidence forward of Leicester Metropolis on Thursday.
