Southampton
Stekelenburg – 6
Hardly involved in the game. Not to blame for any of the goals conceded.
Yoshida – 5
Horrendous back pass allowed Martial in for his second.
Fonte – 6
Barely involved in the opening half an hour. The more assured of the central defenders.
van Dijk – 5
Some indecision as he settled into a new defence. Clearly threatened by Martial in the second half.
Targett – 6
Replaced by Martina (6) at half time. Nothing of any note.
Wanyama – 6
Prevented United’s midfield from getting a grip on the game in the first half. Solid display.
Romeu – 6
Safe and steady performance. Nothing special.
Mané – 7
Lively. Pace worried United back line and needed plenty of attention from Schneiderlin and Carrick in first half. Shocking dive with fifteen minutes to go.
Ward-Prowse – 7
Excellent deliveries gave United’s defence plenty to think about in the first half. One of the home side’s best performers.
Tadic – 6
Quiet on the whole but his excellent corner delivery in the second half nearly caused a Southampton leveller. Almost forced a late equaliser when he out-jumped Antonio Valencia.
Pellè – 7
Took goals well, but missed a glorious chance to make it 2-0 early on. Blind struggled to deal with him throughout the match.
Manchester United
De Gea – 8
Excellent save in the build up to first goal. Another stunning stop to deny a Fonte header in the second half. Further saves in injury time highlighted his worth to this United side.
Rojo – 6
Looked rusty first half as he stood in for Luke Shaw. Could’ve been nearer to cross that lead to opening goal. Replaced by McNair late on.
Blind – 6
Struggled with physical side of the game early on but enjoyed a much quieter second half.
Smalling – 7
Lacked recent composure at times in first half but steadied the ship as the game progressed. Also important in weathering a late Southampton onslaught.
Darmian – 6
Replaced by Antonio Valencia (6) at half time. A tactical change.
Schneiderlin – 6
A solid if unspectacular return to his old stomping ground.
Carrick – 6
Had to help out his defenders in the opening twenty minutes and gradually asserted more of his influence until being substituted by Schweinsteiger after an hour.
Memphis – 5
Struck a post which lead to Mata’s third. Still not showing his best in the Premier League and set piece delivery is below his high standards.
Mata – 7
Marginally offside for United’s equaliser, Mata calmly dispatched United’s third. Composed in possession in the second half to help United gain a hold.
Rooney – 6
Dropping deep on his United return, Rooney struggled to influence the game in the first half
Martial – 8
Wonderful composure for United’s leveller. Also displayed a cool head when slotting in the second. Early days, but looking like a lot of money well spent.
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