In the 2nd round of the English Premier League, Saints Southampton will host Red Devils Manchester United.
Southampton
Southampton struggled for relegation last season and ended up in 15th place in the league. The team conceded 68 goals in 38 league rounds, the 2nd most goals conceded last season. The team made a lot of changes in the summer window, with the departure of star center forward Ince, while bringing in midfielder Walcott (Everton) and defender Perat (Brewster).
Manchester United
Manchester United’s performance in recent seasons has shown a steady upward trend, and last season they collected the second place in the Premier League. The team brought in young striker Sancho from Borussia Dortmund and signed Vanela from Real Madrid during the summer window, which significantly improved the overall strength of the Red Devils.United’s pre-season preparations were fine, with 3 wins and 1 loss in 4 warm-up games. In terms of lineup, Cavani, Rashford and others are afraid not to play in this battle due to health reasons.
Comprehensive Analysis
In the past encounters between the two teams, Southampton has only won 5 draws and 5 losses in the last 10 matches against Manchester United, and is clearly at a disadvantage. In the recent past, Southampton suffered a defeat in the first game of the new season, and the overall strength of the team is not advancing but retreating, while Manchester United has attracted more reinforcements, and also won the season opener with a big score. The battle is not too difficult for United to get all 3 points.
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