Manchester United predicted line-up vs Southampton with Manuel Ugarte decision and Amad call

Manchester United will be targeting a return to winning ways when they face Southampton at St Mary's in Saturday's lunchtime kick-off.

United, who have won just one of their last four meetings with the Saints, will be itching to get back on track after being beaten 3-0 by Liverpool prior to the international break.

The defeat to Arne Slot's side marked a second successive defeat for the Reds, following their 2-1 reverse at Brighton & Hove Albion eight days earlier. It means they have spent the international break 14th in the table.

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The defeat to Liverpool last time out was a stark reminder of just how much work United have got to put in if they are to finish inside the top four this season. The trip to Southampton is arguably their easiest league fixture between now and the next international break, highlighting the importance of getting three points.

Much of the pre-match focus will surround the possibility of Manuel Ugarte making his debut from the start. He played twice for Uruguay over the international break and Erik ten Hag has confirmed he is in contention.

As ever, Andre Onana is expected to start between the posts and maintain his record of starting every Premier League fixture since the beginning of last season. He will be hoping to add to the clean sheet he earned against Fulham on the opening weekend.

As far as the back four is concerned, it would not be a surprise if Ten Hag deployed the same quartet that started against Liverpool, meaning Matthijs de Ligt could be given the chance to put his Netherlands nightmare behind him. Diogo Dalot is likely to continue at