By Sulaimon Jamiu
Manchester United earned their first away victory of the season by defeating Southampton by 1-0 in the Premier League’s early Saturday game.
Bruno Fernandes netted a 55th minute winner with a delightful first-time strike from a Diogo Dalot cross to secure back-to-back successes for the Reds this campaign and extend the Red Devils’ run without defeat at St Mary’s, that stretches back to 2003.
Chances were scarce in the early stages, but the United supporters watching from behind the goal were left wondering how the Reds weren’t in front around the 20-minute mark.
A cross from Diogo Dalot caused mayhem in the penalty area as the Southampton keeper Gavin Bazunu and his defence somehow frantically denied Bruno Fernandes the chance to head home, before thwarting Anthony Elanga, Fernandes again and then Christian Eriksen – all from around the six-yard box.
The lone-goal was enough for Erik ten Hag’s side to claim all three points on the south coast, despite a heavy press from Saints who fought to the last second to pull one back.
Meanwhile, new United signing, Casemiro made his United debut, coming on as a substitute for Anthony Elanga in the 80th minute.
