Manchester United faces the league's bottom-placed team, Southampton, in a match where they must deliver a strong performance.

This game is crucial for United to prove themselves, especially since they have struggled against lower-ranked teams this season, often underperforming and lacking motivation. However, their recent form has been impressive, with a 2-1 victory over Arsenal in the FA Cup and a 2-2 draw away at Anfield against Liverpool. Coach Rúben Amorim will undoubtedly demand the same level of intensity and focus in this match.

United has a strong record against Southampton, remaining unbeaten in their last 16 encounters. Earlier this season, they secured a dominant 3-0 away victory against them.

Southampton, on the other hand, recently appointed Juric as their head coach. While they managed a morale-boosting 3-0 win against Swansea in the FA Cup, Juric is still experimenting with his tactics and first-choice lineup. Unfortunately for Southampton, this match might come too soon in their rebuilding phase.

Their away record this season has been dismal, with no wins, just two draws, and eight losses in 10 games. They have also scored the fewest goals (5) and conceded 17 in those matches, making this a daunting challenge.