[스포티비뉴스=김건일 기자] Manchester United in the English Premier League, which had been creaking with two consecutive losses in the opening season, rebounded with two consecutive wins. World-class midfielder Case Miru, who was famous as the winning contractor during his time at Real Madrid, made his debut in this match.
In the 2022-23 English Premier League round 4 match against Southampton held at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton, England, they won 1-0 thanks to Bruno Fernandez’s opening goal in the 55th minute of the second half.
Manchester United, which had lost two consecutive opening losses with a 1-2 defeat to Brighton and a 0-4 defeat to Brentford, changed the mood after beating Liverpool 2-1 on the 23rd and made a winning streak that day.
With this win, they added 3 points and moved up to 6th place in the league with 6 points.
Manchester United finished 0-0 in the first half even though they overtook Southampton with a possession close to 7-3.
However, he scored the opening goal early in the second half to save the atmosphere that was about to stagnate.
In the 55th minute of the second half, Diogo Dalot penetrated the right flank and crossed, and Fernandes, who was located inside the box, finished with a right-footed volley. The goal was a collaboration between the Portuguese duo.
Manchester United kept one goal scored by Fernandes to the end in an atmosphere that dominated Southampton and took three points from the away game.
Cristiano Ronaldo, who is known to have requested a transfer to Manchester United, was also used as a substitute in the match. In the 68th minute of the second half, he stepped on the ground as a substitute for Jadon Sancho. But he finished the game without a shot. His first goal of the season as well as his first attacking point has been postponed until next time.
After moving from Real Madrid to Manchester United, Casemiro made his debut as a substitute in the 79th minute of the second half. Along with the number 18 jersey worn by the idol Paul Scholes, he wore the same jersey as Ronaldo, his real Madrid teammate, on the pitch.
Manchester United will challenge for a third consecutive win away from Leicester City on the 2nd of next month.
Southampton, who remained 15th in the league last season, could not continue their 2-1 victory over Leicester City in the third round. They stayed on 4 points for the season.