The Red Devils were beaten by Everton in their opening game before edging past Fulham at Old Trafford last weekend and captain Nemanja Vidic has called for the team to be more focused.Free Southampton V Man Utd Stream Free Online Video Of England Premier League Sunday 2nd September 2012 Kickoff and Time Table scheduled for 17:00 CET.While United were left devastated after being edged out by Manchester City last season, Southampton earned plaudits for their narrow 3-2 defeat bythe champions on the opening day.After the praise for that spirited performance came the reality check as Saints were beaten 2-0 at home by Wigan last weekend.With trips to Arsenal and Everton lined up later in the month, the pressure is in danger of mounting early on for the newly-promoted side.
But it's worth remembering that when these teams met in the FA Cup just last year they were separated by two divisions.
And yet, the Saints team on Sunday is likely to feature more players who played that day than United's will.
Manchester United face a trip to Southampton at St. Mary's on Sunday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 20 of the 55 previous games, with the hosts winning just 17.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at St. Mary's was just last season, in January 2011, with Manchester United inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Saints in a F.A. Cup match.
Southampton
Saints are in danger of losing their opening three matches of a season for the first time in 11 years.
They have won only three of their 41 Premier League matches played in the opening three fixtures.
If selected, Dan Fox will be playing in his 250th match in English football and Adam Lallana the 200th of his club career.
Manchester United
This fixture is Sir Alex Ferguson's 1,000th league match as Manchester United manager. He has won 598, drawn 233 and lost 168 of the previous 999. His team have scored 1,863 goals and conceded 890 during his reign.
United are unbeaten in their last 16 Premier League matches against newly-promoted clubs (13 wins) since a 1-0 defeat at Burnley in August 2009.
They have lost three of their last four away league matches by 1-0.
If selected, Ryan Giggs will be making his 600th Premier League appearance - the first player to reach this milestone, while Robin Van Persie is a hat-trick shy of 100 Premier League goals.
But it's worth remembering that when these teams met in the FA Cup just last year they were separated by two divisions.
And yet, the Saints team on Sunday is likely to feature more players who played that day than United's will.
Manchester United face a trip to Southampton at St. Mary's on Sunday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 20 of the 55 previous games, with the hosts winning just 17.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at St. Mary's was just last season, in January 2011, with Manchester United inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Saints in a F.A. Cup match.
Southampton
Saints are in danger of losing their opening three matches of a season for the first time in 11 years.
They have won only three of their 41 Premier League matches played in the opening three fixtures.
If selected, Dan Fox will be playing in his 250th match in English football and Adam Lallana the 200th of his club career.
Manchester United
This fixture is Sir Alex Ferguson's 1,000th league match as Manchester United manager. He has won 598, drawn 233 and lost 168 of the previous 999. His team have scored 1,863 goals and conceded 890 during his reign.
United are unbeaten in their last 16 Premier League matches against newly-promoted clubs (13 wins) since a 1-0 defeat at Burnley in August 2009.
They have lost three of their last four away league matches by 1-0.
If selected, Ryan Giggs will be making his 600th Premier League appearance - the first player to reach this milestone, while Robin Van Persie is a hat-trick shy of 100 Premier League goals.