CM: Morgan Schneiderlin – 6/10
Given a respectful welcome back by the home fans who were devastated to see him leave for Old Trafford in the summer. The Frenchman started slowly, but eventually helped United wrestle control.
CM: Michael Carrick – 5/10
The 34-year-old’s increasing immobility was exposed in the first half as Mane moved him around and found space in the pockets. United looked much safer upon Bastian Schweinsteiger’s introduction.
AMR: Juan Mata – 7/10
The Spaniard cooly slotted home his second goal of the season after Depay’s shot had rebounded off the post, and his strike proved to be decisive as Pelle’s 86th-minute header brought the Saints within one.
AML: Memphis Depay – 7/10
Amazed in flashes, especially with his delightful turn in the build-up to Mata’s goal, but was not involved consistently and offered little defensive support down the left as Southampton thrived early on.
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