- 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Liverpool | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | +11 | 18 |
Manchester City | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +8 | 14 |
Arsenal | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +7 | 14 |
Chelsea | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +8 | 13 |
Aston Villa | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 13 |
Fulham | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 11 |
Newcastle United | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 11 |
Tottenham Hotspur | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +7 | 10 |
Brighton & Hove Albion | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 9 |
Nottingham Forest | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 9 |
AFC Bournemouth | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 8 |
Brentford | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 7 |
Manchester United | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
West Ham United | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 5 |
Ipswich Town | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | -5 | 4 |
Everton | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -8 | 4 |
Leicester City | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -4 | 3 |
Crystal Palace | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 3 |
Southampton | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -9 | 1 |
Wolverhampton Wanderers | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -10 | 1 |