- Casemiro (34')
Ten-man Man United frustrated in goalless draw with Southampton
Manchester United endured a frustrating afternoon in the Premier League on Sunday with a 0-0 draw against bottom-placed Southampton marked by midfielder Casemiro being sent off.
Casemiro's 34th-minute dismissal for a dangerous high boot against Carlos Alcaraz gave confidence to the visitors and made for an entertaining game with great chances at both ends.
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United captain Bruno Fernandes came closest for the hosts in the second half with a low shot off the post while prolific striker Marcus Rashford saw a shot well saved in a one-on-one with Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu in the first period.
Southampton missed a string of chances, with Theo Walcott seeing a point-blank header and curling shot both brilliantly saved by David De Gea, while Kyle Walker-Peters hit the post and James Ward-Prowse saw a couple of free kicks go close.
The result was not what United manager Erik ten Hag wanted after last week's 7-0 drubbing by Liverpool in the league and was a disappointing follow-up to the scintillating 4-1 Europa League win over Real Betis in midweek.
A point each left Manchester United third in the league on 50 points, 16 behind leaders Arsenal, while Southampton stayed bottom on 22, two points off safety in a packed fight against relegation to the Championship.
The home fans at Old Trafford were incensed by a series of penalty appeals that referee Anthony Taylor dismissed.
Adding to their ire, the referee had originally given Casemiro a yellow card before changing it to red after a video check.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Anthony Taylor
English Premier League Standings
Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arsenal | 36 | 26 | 5 | 5 | +60 | 83 |
Manchester City | 35 | 25 | 7 | 3 | +54 | 82 |
Liverpool | 36 | 23 | 9 | 4 | +43 | 78 |
Aston Villa | 36 | 20 | 7 | 9 | +20 | 67 |
Tottenham Hotspur | 35 | 18 | 6 | 11 | +11 | 60 |
Newcastle United | 35 | 17 | 5 | 13 | +22 | 56 |
Chelsea | 35 | 15 | 9 | 11 | +11 | 54 |
Manchester United | 34 | 16 | 6 | 12 | +1 | 54 |
West Ham United | 36 | 13 | 10 | 13 | -14 | 49 |
AFC Bournemouth | 36 | 13 | 9 | 14 | -11 | 48 |
Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | 12 | 11 | 12 | -4 | 47 |
Wolverhampton Wanderers | 36 | 13 | 7 | 16 | -11 | 46 |
Fulham | 36 | 12 | 8 | 16 | -4 | 44 |
Crystal Palace | 35 | 10 | 10 | 15 | -12 | 40 |
Everton | 36 | 12 | 9 | 15 | -11 | 37 |
Brentford | 36 | 9 | 9 | 18 | -8 | 36 |
Nottingham Forest | 36 | 8 | 9 | 19 | -18 | 29 |
Luton Town | 36 | 6 | 8 | 22 | -29 | 26 |
Burnley | 36 | 5 | 9 | 22 | -35 | 24 |
Sheffield United | 36 | 3 | 7 | 26 | -65 | 16 |