Manchester United's best matchday squad vs Southampton with double injury boost

Manchester United will be targeting a return to winning ways when they travel to St Mary's to face Southampton on Saturday lunchtime.

United were beaten for the second weekend running last time out, losing 3-0 to Liverpool. Goals from Luis Diaz (2) and Mohamed Salah meant Erik ten Hag's side signed off for the first international break of the season with a whimper.

With that said, United will be itching to get back on track in Saturday's early kick-off against a Southampton team that lost each of its opening three league matches prior to the hiatus. Furthermore, the Saints have scored just one league goal so far this term.

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When Ten Hag addresses the media at Carrington on Thursday, United's supporters will be praying he shares some positive news on the injury front. United were without six first-team players against Liverpool, including Mason Mount, who was a fresh addition to the injury list.

Ahead of this weekend's trip south, United could welcome Luke Shaw and Rasmus Hojlund back into the equation. The duo have been absent so far this season because of calf and hamstring issues respectively.

United pinpointed the aftermath of the first international break of the campaign as the juncture where they could make their returns. Having both of them back available would be a huge boost for Ten Hag, even if they are only deemed fit enough to make the bench.

Andre Onana is guaranteed to start in goal and maintain his record of starting every Premier League fixture since the beginning of last season. He will be desperate to add to the clean sheet he earned against Fulham.

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