Tuesday, 9 December 2014

Fragile United Soars past Saints.

...Continues five match unbeaten run.

By James Ojo

Manchester United continue their five match unbeaten run on Monday night after defeating Southampton 2-1 in a pulsating encounter.

Southampton looked more organised than the visitors but an early mistake puts the reds 1-0 up in the 15th minute. Pelle's 32th strike levelled up the score as united defense looked porous and uncordinated after Smelling was substituted in the early ten minutes of the game with signs of distress.

The reds looked wasteful in the midfield as Fellami's deadly error cost united a lot but Robin Van Persie's second half strike gave Louis Vangaal's men three points which saw them clinch third spot on the table.

Speaking on the outcome of the encounter, Manchester United ace striker, Robin Van Persie said:

"I don't think we played our best football today. At times we were a bit sloppy here but we fought hard we gave absolutely everything.

"In the end, we nickel it. It was a tough game, they have a good team. We knew what to expect but in the end it's a fifth straight victory so we're on the up," he added.

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