VIEW: Four insights from Southampton’s continued winless streak after four matches

by Tsetim Theophilus

An encouraging Southampton performance counts for nothing, with the Red Devils taking home the three points.

Russell Martin made four changes to his lineup following the 3-1 loss to Brentford, including giving teenager Tyler Dibling his first Premier League start. Southampton began well, with Yukinari Sugawara, Lesley Ugochukwu, and Dibling all having chances to score. However, Matthijs de Ligt put Manchester United ahead with a header just two minutes after Southampton’s missed penalty, followed by Marcus Rashford’s goal to make it 2-0. In the second half, Southampton struggled, with captain Jack Stephens receiving a red card for a high tackle, and Alejandro Garnacho adding a third goal in stoppage time.

Key takeaways:

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Goalscoring Concerns: Southampton’s ongoing struggle to score continues, with only one goal this season, highlighting a stark contrast to their 87 goals last year in the Championship. Cameron Archer, purchased for £15 million, has yet to score in the league.

Set-Piece Defense: Southampton’s poor set-piece defending persists, with Manchester United’s first two goals resulting from defensive lapses during corners. This issue has been a recurring problem, as seen in previous matches against Brentford and Nottingham Forest.

mpressive Youngster: Tyler Dibling, making his Premier League debut, impressed with his performance, linking well with Yukinari Sugawara and creating a penalty opportunity. Dibling was substituted after an hour due to cramp, but his performance was a highlight.

Centre-Back Issues: The centre-back pairing of Jack Stephens and Jan Bednarek struggled, contributing to Southampton’s defensive issues. With 11 goals conceded already this season, the backline has not yet gelled, and other defenders like Armel Bella-Kotchap, Ronnie Edwards, and Nathan Wood have not been used in the Premier League this season. Southampton needs defensive improvements to avoid relegation.

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