A laboured second-half display saw Manchester United relinquish a half-time lead to draw 1-1 against an energetic Southampton side that played the final 20 minutes with 10 men.
An excellent afternoon for two of United's new boys -- they have a real player on their hands in Daniel James, who took his goal in glorious fashion early on, while Aaron Wan-Bisakka was pretty flawless at right-back.
The Paul Pogba problem isn't going away anytime soon, and the Frenchman's poor showing today suggests his mind -- as well as his long-term future -- may be elsewhere.
Player ratings (1-10; 10 = best, players introduced after 70 minutes get no rating)
GK David De Gea, 6 -- The 28-year-old made a great one-handed save to deny Danny Ings, but had no chance against a towering Jannik Vestergaard header just seconds after.
DF Ashley Young, 6 -- The less expansive of the two full-backs, but Young was rarely troubled at the back by a Southampton attack that looked more centrally for a pathway to goal.
DF Harry Maguire, 6 -- Booked for a late tackle on Che Adams in the first half, but an otherwise it was a composed display by the former Leicester man.
DF Victor Lindelof, 6 -- Given a tough examination by Southampton's aggressive high-press but the Swede came through it and looked assured. However, he will be disappointed to be beaten in the air for Southampton's leveller.
DF Aaron Wan-Bissaka, 7 -- Enjoyed plenty of freedom down United's right and provided some testing balls into the Southampton penalty area, while sparing no change in his defensive third as Saints tried several players on the left.
MF Scott McTominay, 7 -- Provided a vital block to stop an on-target Sofiane Boufal shot in the first half, and the 22-year-old is beginning to look like a player who feels like he belongs in a Manchester United shirt.
MF Paul Pogba, 6 -- A deep-lying midfield role gave Pogba license to get on the ball and dictate play, but the Frenchman was sloppy in possession, and United fans will once again be demanding a lot more from the World Cup winner. Improved when pushed further forward in the final 20 minutes.
MF Andreas Pereira, 5 -- Handed his first start since the opening weekend of the season, but the Brazilian will have work to do if he wants make it a regular gig after an anonymous showing that was littered with errors.
MF Juan Mata, 6 -- The Spaniard's intelligence in the final third is a huge asset when he's on form, and he showed some lovely touches in the first half but faded as an attacking influence as Southampton began to turn the screw in the second half.
MF Daniel James, 8 -- A stunning right-footed drive set United on their way early on, and his United colleagues were always looking to the Welshman as they looked to make further inroads in the final third. A couple of poor touches in promising positions in the closing stages showed the 21-year-old is still somewhat raw, but he was United's best player.
ST: Marcus Rashford, 5 -- A poor day at the office for United's No. 10, with nothing quite coming off for him. He did force a couple of second-half saves from Southampton stopper Angus Gunn but they were comfortable.
Substitutes
Jesse Lingard, 6 -- Often a figure of criticism among United fans for failing to make a difference in the final third, but his introduction for the final quarter of the game gave his side a lift.
Nemanja Matic, 6 -- Brought on to take up the deeper midfield role as United looked to bring Paul Pogba into the game further up the pitch.
Mason Greenwoord, N/A -- Gave the side a lift with a lovely shot, which was saved. Will get more time.
