How Manchester United should line up vs Southampton in Premier League fixture

Manchester United return to Premier League action against Southampton this weekend.

United suffered a 3-0 defeat to Liverpool before the international break and they must bounce back from that awful result against relegation candidates Southampton.

The pressure is starting to increase on Erik ten Hag after three games - United have won just three points - and a convincing performance on the south coast would be welcomed.

Southampton, who are a possession-based side, are pointless since their promotion from the Championship and United are strong favourites to win at St Mary's Stadium.

ALSO READ: The latest United team news for Southampton

ALSO READ: Everything Ten Hag said in his press conference

Regarding the team news, Rasmus Hojlund and Luke Shaw are still recovering from their respective injuries, but new signing Manuel Ugarte will be available and could make his debut.

Here's how our writers think United should line up...

Samuel Luckhurst

Alejandro Garnacho was not dropped after his puerile social media activity in April but should be this time. Marcus Rashford created clear-cut chances against Liverpool, Amad was bright when he came on and Garnacho got no change from Andy Robertson.

Matthijs de Ligt should be retained, despite a chastening week away with the Netherlands, and Diogo Dalot needs to return to right back. Ugarte is match-fit after starting twice for Uruguay and the risk is greater if he does not start.

Joshua Zirkzee has to continue up front.

Tyrone Marshall

It really wouldn't surprise me if Ten Hag named an unchanged team, but I will go with one change and that comes in midfield. Ugarte was last back from international duty and two weeks ago Ten Hag said he would need time to settle in, but it