If Southampton avoid defeat on Saturday, it will be the first time they have gone unbeaten against both Manchester clubs in a single Premier League season.
Southampton have lost just one of their last seven Premier League contests (W3 D3), with Saints both scoring and conceding at least once in all seven of these matches. Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side are looking to secure consecutive league wins for just the second time this season.
Manchester United have not lost any of their last 23 home Premier League matches in February (W18 D5) since a 2-1 defeat by Manchester City in February 2008. That was one of only two home defeats in the month in the Premier League era, along with a 3-2 reverse against Middlesbrough in February 2004.
Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes has been directly involved in five goals in his four Premier League appearances against Southampton, scoring twice and assisting three. Only against Aston Villa, Everton and Leeds United (six each) has he been involved in more goals in the competition.
Match officials
Referee: Stuart Attwell. Assistants: Adam Nunn, Nick Hopton. Fourth official: David Coote. VAR: Jarred Gillett. Assistant VAR: Neil Davies.
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