Manchester United were upset 2-1 by PSV in Champions League action Tuesday. (Getty)
Manchester United and Southampton are set to meet at the St. Mary’s Stadium in a Premier League matchup on Sunday to wrap up the sixth round of fixtures.
It’s been a generally positive start to the season for Manchester United, but the Red Devils were beaten 2-1 by PSV in the Champions Leage opener.
Manchester United had an 11-match unbeaten run in the series snapped in January as Southampton prevailed at Old Trafford.
Here’s what you need to know about the match:
The Basics
Who:
Southampton vs. Manchester United
What:
English Premier League, Round 6
When:
Sunday, Sept. 20
Where:
St. Mary’s Stadium, Southampton
Time:
11:00 a.m. EST/16:00 GMT
Channel:
NBCSN/NBC Universo (US)/Sky Sports 1; For those looking for the channel in your home country, click here
Odds:
Southampton 21/10, Manchester United 11/8, Draw 11/5
Over/Under: 2.5 goals (over 6/5, under 8/13)
First Goalscorer: Southampton: Graziano Pelle (13/2), Shane Long (7/1), Jay Rodriguez (15/2); Manchester United: Wayne Rooney (5/1), Marouane Fellaini/Memphis Depay (6/1)
0-0 Draw: 15/2
Both Teams to Score: Yes 5/6, No 5/6
Heavy’s Pick
Raided of most of their top players over the past two summers, Southampton are in danger of being dragged into a season-long relegation battle. The Red Devils will be extra motivated following the midweek defeat, and by a 1-0 loss to the Saints at Old Trafford in January.
3-0 Manchester United
Stats You Need to Know
Southampton have struggled in winning just one of five EPL games so far this season. (Getty)
Scouting Southampton
Record: 1-1-3, 11th (6 points)
Coach: Ronald Koeman, 2nd season
Goals Scored: 5
Coals Conceded: 5
Scouting Manchester United
Record: 3-1-1, 3rd (10 points)
Coach: Louis van Gaal, 2nd season
Goals Scored: 6
Coals Conceded: 3