Man Utd held by Saints after losing lead again

Manchester United let another half-time lead slip as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Southampton at Old Trafford.

Che Adams' goal early in the second half cancelled out Jadon Sancho's first Premier League goal in front of his home fans as United wasted the chance to move back up to fourth.

It is the fourth time in six games that United have failed to win after being ahead at the interval, an unfortunate habit for Ralf Rangnick's side that could prove costly.

Southampton needed a fine save from Fraser Forster to deny Harry Maguire in stoppage time but were excellent in the second half and spurned numerous opportunities to win the match themselves.

United, meanwhile, with Cristiano Ronaldo back in the starting line-up, faded badly and there was a smattering of boos upon the final whistle.

The result means Ralph Hasenhuttl's team stay 10th, while Manchester United move up one place to fifth - above Arsenal but still outside the Champions League places.

One positive for the home side was the performance of Sancho. He was the best Manchester United player on the pitch - amid little competition.

It has been a long wait for that first Premier League goal at Old Trafford but in a wide-open game, he was the catalyst for all that was good about United right from the start.

Twice he went close before turning in Marcus Rashford's centre from close range via the boot of Kyle Walker-Peters. He continued to work but his team surrendered momentum.

They looked vulnerable early on but Southampton are becoming a firm favourite of the neutrals with their commitment to pressing the ball and playing attacking football.

United were never comfortable and there were chances to win it - the brilliant Broja getting his attempted chip wrong and