Manchester United 0-1 Southampton: Barclays Premier League - as it happened
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Well it may not have had the goals to match the events of Carrow Road, but there was certainly plenty of drama. Manchester United lose for a second straight season to Southampton at Old Trafford after Charlei Austin scores on his Saint debut. Dele Alli meanwhile inspired Tottenham to a thrilling win over Crystal Palace with a goal of the season contender. There were wins for Watford and Leicester - who go back to the top of the table - while Sunderland drew with Bournemouth and Aston Villa held West Brom in two games near the bottom.
Well that is all we have time for on this Premier League live text. We're back tomorrow with Arsenal vs Chelsea, but until then goodbye.
Marouane Fellaini vs Victor Wanyama has the makings of a feisty midfield battle and it is the Belgian who lands the first telling blow, with a nasty elbow to the face of the Kenyan international. Referee Mike Jones seems to miss the incident with no punishment for Fellaini but that gives you a sign of things to come.
If Crystal Palace-Tottenham is more to your tastes then head over to our dedicated live blog of the game. For Manchester United vs Southampton and all of today's other Premier League games stay right where you are.
Noticeable that United have reverted to a 3-5-1-1, which they adopted during the early stages of Louis van Gaal's tenure in charge, in order to macth up with Southampton. Strange move, give that United have the home team this afternoon. A sign of how the balance of power has shifted and fear no longer exists.
For Manchester United, today is another key game in their pursuit of both the top four and the title but the minimum requirement from Louis van Gaal's side might be to show some ambition and attempt to entertain in front of their own supporters. Nine goalless draws involving United this season, and they could ill-afford another.
My goodness. Full time at Carrow Road: Norwich City 4-5 Liverpool. Substitute Adam Lallana scored a 95th minute equaliser to give Jurgen Klopp's side a dramatic victory. Credit to Norwich, who were 3-1 up at one stage, but that will be little consolation to Alex Neil who has seen his side shell-shocked in the final minute.
Southampton may only be five points behind sixth place West Ham United, but already their attempts to qualify for Europe look forlorn. Ronald Koeman's side have lacked consistency this season while their defensive steel of old has deserted them since the exit of Toby Alderweireld. Having said that Saints have won their last two on the spin without conceding while Dusan Tadic's goal helped beat United last season. Why not again?
The other game we are focusing on today is Crystal Palace's meeting with Tottenham, which you can follow via another live blog here. Don't say we don't treat you.
it sounds like a thrilling game at Carrow Road where Norwich lead Liverpool 3-2. if you want to following the last 35 minutes of that game head to our live blog here.
Our focus this afternoon is on the match at Old Trafford where United host Southampton and we'll have the breaking team news on the way. But before that, how do we expect both sides to line up?
United are without a host of players including Ashley Young, Michael Carrick, Marcos Rojo and Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Southampton are likely to be without Graziano Pelle so could hand a debut to Charlie Austin. Jay Rodriguez does miss out however.
After another flurry of FA Cup fixtures, the Premier League returns again with eight more games on another busy Saturday. We have coverage of five games from the 3pm kick-offs, with Crystal Palace vs Tottenham on the other side, with our feature game coming from Old Trafford where Manchester United host Southampton. Louis van Gaal's side again underwhelmed against Liverpool but came away with the points while Southampton's inconsistent season has been disrupted further by this morning's revelations over his desire to join Chelsea. Teams news from all five matches on the way.
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