Manchester United 0-0 Southampton: Casemiro sent off as Erik ten Hag's side held at home by Saints

Manchester United saw Casemiro sent off in the first half as they drew 0-0 in a frenetic match with Southampton on Sunday afternoon. United were looking to get back to winning ways in the league after their 7-0 defeat to Liverpool last week, while a win for Southampton would lift them out of the bottom three after their struggles so far this season.

Ad Both sides went close, with Raphael Varane going close for United, and Theo Walcott bringing an excellent save from David de Gea, but the big story of the first half was Casemiro seeing red for the second time this season, for a studs-up challenge on Carlos Alcaraz. Europa League'This team has character' – Ten Hag buoyed with Man Utd’s response to Liverpool humbling09/03/2023 AT 23:00 In the second half, Southampton stretched United who were slack in possession and rattled from the constant pressing of their opponents, with James Ward-Prowse and Walcott going close, though United also hit the woodwork through Bruno Fernandes.

Despite the loose play and attacking intent from both sides, neither made a breakthrough. While United remain in third place, Southampton also fail to move up from their spot at the bottom of the table but they are just two points from safety.

Premier League table Premier League fixtures / results Premier League top scorers Talking point — Casemiro’s second red is a concern At 30, Casemiro has plenty of experience at the top of world football, but both his red cards might raise suspicions over why Real Madrid were willing to sell him — the youngest of their trio with Toni Kroos and Luka Modric. The loss of temper with Will Hughes came first, and at 30 that is the kind of mistake you should not be making anymore, but Sunday’s red is more of a concern.