Manchester United Edge Past Southampton as De Ligt and Onana Shine in 3-0 Victory
Manchester United secured a 3-0 victory over Southampton, with Matthijs De Ligt and Andre Onana taking center stage. After a crucial penalty save by Onana, De Ligt broke the deadlock in the 35th minute.
The Dutch defender headed in a pinpoint corner from Bruno Fernandes, giving United the lead. It was De Ligt’s first goal since his summer move from Bayern Munich. Marcus Rashford doubled the lead shortly before halftime, and Alejandro Garnacho added a third in stoppage time after Southampton’s Jack Stephens was sent off.
Reactions to De Ligt’s Goal:
James: “De Ligt is a beast in the air! What a header!”
Lisa: “Great delivery from Bruno, and De Ligt made no mistake. Class goal!”
Tom: “De Ligt’s presence on set pieces is already paying off! Huge signing!”
Anna: “Perfect timing for his first goal. De Ligt is going to be a game-changer for United.”
Jake: “That’s what we’ve been missing – a defender who scores big goals.”
Emily: “De Ligt with the bullet header! Loving this new United squad.”
