Manchester United secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Southampton, showcasing their strength throughout the match, with a late goal from Alejandro Garnacho putting the result beyond doubt. The young Argentine winger sealed the win with a right-footed strike from the center of the box, assisted by Diogo Dalot, in the 96th minute.
The goal was Garnacho’s second attempt, after a blocked shot earlier in the game, but his determination paid off during stoppage time as he netted United’s third. Southampton's hopes of a comeback were dashed when defender Jack Stephens received a red card in the 79th minute, leaving the Saints with ten men for the remainder of the match.
Manchester United controlled the tempo and possession throughout, exploiting their numerical advantage. Marcus Rashford had already extended United's lead in the 41st minute with a stunning strike from outside the penalty area, which left the Southampton goalkeeper with no chance.
Before Rashford's strike, Matthijs de Ligt opened the scoring for United in the 35th minute. The Dutch center-back rose highest to meet a well-delivered corner from Bruno Fernandes, heading home United's first goal of the evening.
Southampton, despite being under pressure, had a golden opportunity to pull one back in the first half when Tyler Dibling earned a penalty. However, Cameron Archer’s attempt from the spot was expertly saved, denying the Saints any momentum in their bid to challenge United.
With this win, Manchester United showcased their attacking prowess and defensive solidity, leaving Southampton with little chance of a comeback, as they cruised to a well-earned 3-0 victory at St. Mary's.