As it happened:  Casemiro sees Red as Manchester United held at home by Southampton

Casemiro sees Red as Man United held by Southampton.

PREMIER LEAGUE As it happened: Casemiro sees Red as Manchester United held at home by Southampton

David Ben 14:42 - 12.03.2023

10-man Manchester United were unable to grind out a win against relegation-threatened Southampton in the Premier League.

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  • FT Thoughts: United responded well after being reduced to 10 men, but one part, was just a bit harsh from Anthony Taylor who has once again triggered questions about VAR and the inconsistencies in the league this season. #MUNSOU
  • Erik ten Hag will no doubt be worried about Casemiro's absence with Alejandro Garnacho's fitness also in doubt. #MUNSOU
  • The Saints needed this draw for their confidence but the result changes nothing in their position on the summit. #MUNSOU
  •  Casemiro will miss United's next 4 fixtures. But while that is a huge blow to the team, it also affords chances for McTominay and Fred to step up in his absence, alongside January arrival Marcel Sabitzer. #MUNSOU
  • De Gea: “It should be a game to win today but the game changed when we lost a man in the team.” #MUNSOU
  • De Gea: “We tried our best to score but it was difficult. They had some chances but in the end, we showed good team spirit. We have to take the point and keep going.” 
David de Gea
  • Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea speaks on draw vs Southampton.
  • AROUND THE GROUNDS: Meanwhile, here are the full time results from al the 3:00 PM kick-offs today. #MUNSOU
  • Social media Reactions to follow shortly. #MUNSOU
  • FULL TIME! Manchester United 0-0 Southampton. There are no winners at Old Trafford but Southampton will be the happier side after a huge point for them in the relegation battle. #MUNSOU
  • 90' 0-0: The Fourth official has signalled 4 minutes of added time. #MUNSOU
  • 90' 0-0: Substitution for Man United: Alejandro Garnacho is withdrawn for Fred, while Harry Maguire comes on for Lisandro Martinez.#MUNSOU
  • 89' 0-0: A goal now will be fully deserved for either team. It's a matter of who wants it more now in the closing stages. #MUNSOU
  • 84' 0-0: Garnacho is back on. And Southampton want to make their final change. It's Theo Walcott off, and Super Eagles of Nigeria striker Paul Onuachu coming on to see out the game for the Saints. #MUNSOU
  • 83' 0-0: Garnacho back on his feet after suffering a scare there. United are down to nine men at the moment. #MUNSOU
Manchester United vs Southampton
Manchester United vs Southampton
  • 80' 0-0: Into the final 10 minutes of regular time. Still all to play for here. #MUNSOU
  • 76' 0-0: Substitution for Southampton: Adam Armstrong and Sekou Mara are on for Che Adams and Sulemana. #MUNSOU
  • 75' 0-0: Substitution for Manchester United: Pellistri and Garnacho are on for Antony and Sancho. #MUNSOU
  • 74' 0-0: A great spell of play between both teams. The chances keep coming...but who will strike first? united prepping some changes now. #MUNSOU
  • 70' CHANCE! Southampton: Kyle Walker Peter's sees his effort rattle the crossbar. It's been end-to-end stuff in the middle of the second half. #MUNSOU
  • 68' CHANCE! Manchester United: Luke Shaw tees up Bruno Fernandes! Manchester United s who let's fly but sees his effort saved by Gavin Bazunu. #MUNSOU. 
  • 63' 0-0: Manchester United as you would expect, are desperate to get the opener here. #MUNSOU
James Ward-Prowse freekick vs Manchester United
James Ward-Prowse freekick vs Manchester United
  • 55' 0-0 CHANCE! Southampton: James Ward Prowse's freekick rattles the crossbar as the Saints come close again. #MUNSOU
  • 50' CHANCE! Southampton: Lisandro Martinez nearly scored an own goal there. But Raphael Varane cleared it off the line to keep the scores level. The Saints have started well in the second half. #MUNSOU
  • 46' 0-0: Marcus Rashford is playing more centrally as Southampton try to keep the ball. #MUNSOU
  • SECOND HALF: Underway again at Old Trafford. It's still Manchester United 0-0 Southampton. Can the Saints take advantage of their numbers? #MUNSOU
  • Red Devils fans are clearly not happy with Anthony Taylor's decision. Here are some half time reactions. #MUNSOU
  • Here are the Half time scores from all the 3: 00 PM kick offs. #PL
  • HALF TIME at Old Trafford: It's Manchester United 0-0 Fulham. United are down to 10 men after Casemiro was shown a Red Card in the first half. #MUNSOU
  • 45' 0-0: There will be just one minute of added time in the first half. #MUNSOU.
  • 44' 0-0: Scott McTominay is coming on for Wout Weghorst. Meanwhile United believe they should be awarded a penalty for the handball in the box. Anthony Taylor gives a free kick though. Didn't even make it to VAR. #MUNSOU
  • 43' 0-0: Scott McTominay is receiving instructions from Erik ten Hag. You can bet he will play a part now surely in Casemiro's absence. #MUNSOU
  • 38' 0-0: Southampton have a corner here. The Red Devils need to regroup as the visitors hope to take advantage of their number. #MUNSOU
Casemiro is sent off for Manchester United against Southampton
Casemiro is sent off for Manchester United against Southampton
  • 35' VAR CHECK!! Uh-oh trouble for Manchester United here. Anthony Taylor reverses his initial decision and shows Casemiro a Red Card!! Casemiro is off!! United are down to 10 men. 
  • Casemiro will now miss Manchester United's next 4 games. #MUNSOU
  • 35' 0-0: Yellow Card to Casemiro (Manchester United) #MUNSOU
  • GOAL!! FULHAM 0-2 ARSENAL: It's two for the Gunners, Leandro Trossard again the provider, with Gabriel Martinelli heading past Bernd Leno in the 27th minute. #FULARS
  • GOAL!! FULHAM 0-1 ARSENAL: The Gunners will not be denied this time as Gabriel heads home from Leandro Trossard's corner in the 21st minute. #FULARS
  • 25' 0-0: Meanwhile at Old Trafford it's still goalless between Man United and Southampton. United have been piling the pressure in the last 10 minutes though. #MUNSOU
  • GOAL!! WEST HAM 0-1 ASTON VILLA: Ollie Watkins finds the back of the net in the 17th minute to open the scoring at the London Stadium
  • GOAL CANCELLED!! FULHAM 0-0 ARSENAL: Antonee Robinson has the ball in his own net, but after consulting the VAR, referee David Coote has overturned the goal because Gabriel Martinelli was offside in the build-up. #FULARS #PL
  • 18' 0-0 CHANCE!! Manchester United: Marcus Rashford latches on to a brilliant ball from Luke Shaw but his effort is saved by Gavin Bazunu. The hosts coming close. #MUNSOU
  • 14 minutes played in all 3:00 PM kick-offs and no goals to tell still. #PL. At least, 10 minutes draw games are done and dusted, Relief for those who played.
  • Yellow Card to Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United). First booking of the day. United should be glad the freekick isn't in the 'James Ward-Prowse territory'. #MUNSOU
  • 10' 0-0: It's been a cagey contest after the opening 10 minutes. Both teams are cautious not to be the first to concede. #MUNSOU
  • 7' 0-0: No goals to tell yet. Both teams have started really well. Southampton might not get as many chances, but they are definitely aware that they need to be clinical in the final third if they are to get a result here. I mean....who says an upset is impossible? #MUNSOU
  • KICK OFF!! 0-0: And we're underway at Old Trafford. Southampton need a result here to aid their relegation battle. United fans demand a response from ten Hag's men following that battering at Anfield last week. #MUNSOU
  • KICK OFF AT OLD TRAFFORD is just 4 minutes away. #MUNSOU
  • AROUND THE GROUNDS: Elsewhere in the 3:00 PM kick-offs, Arsenal are hosted by Fulham at Craven Cottage while, West Ham face Aston Villa at the London Stadium. We will be bringing you updates from those venues as the goals come in. #PL
  • SOUTHAMPTON: Maitland Niles will also sit out this tie after sustaining an injury in training. #MUNSOU
  • SOUTHAMPTON: Ruben Selees' men face a serious test as they hope to fight their way out of the relegation zone. Super Eagles of Nigeria star Joe Aribo is still missing from the matchday squad, as Saints January signing Paul Onuachu starts from the bench here. #MUNSOU
  • MANCHESTER UNITED: No major changes for Erik ten Hag's team. Marcus Rashford will be hoping to add to his tally as he leads the Red Devils attack alongside Wout Weghorst, Jadon Sancho and Antony. #MUNSOU
  • Team News is already out. Let's see how both teams field out.
  • Manchester United hope to respond to last weekend's humbling defeat at Anfield when they host relegation-threatened Southampton at Old Trafford this afternoon. Kick-off is by 3:00 PM (WAT).

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