MARCUS RASHFORD scored his first Premier League goal in 189 days as Manchester United cruised to a 3-0 victory at Southampton.

The Red Devils got back to winning ways after suffering defeats in their last two Prem games, with Matthijs de Ligt notching his first Man Utd goal.

Matthijs de Ligt opened the scoring for United

Marcus Rashford doubled the lead just six minutes later

Southampton had the better start, but after just 32 minutes, Diogo Dalot took Tyler Dibling out in the box.

However, supporters claimed that referee Stuart Attwell had unfairly forced Cameron Archer wait 51 seconds for the spot kick, and Archer missed it.

After Bruno Fernandes assisted De Ligt with a close-range header to level the game, Rashford scored from a distance.

In the 78th minute, Saints captain Jack Stephens was sent off with a straight red card for colliding with substitute Alejandro Garnacho.

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Andre Onana – 8

Saved the penalty by Cameron Archer, albeit a poor one from the Southampton forward. But that stop proved to be absolutely crucial.

Up until then, the Reds were poor and Southampton were the dominant side. His heroic save sparked United into life at St Mary’s.

Noussair Mazraouri- 7

Needed treatment after falling awkwardly in the first half but that did not stop him from delivering a solid performance.

Also got forward to good effect before being one of three United defenders to be subbed off.

Matthijs De Ligt – 7

Shaky start defensively but was unmarked to score from Bruno Fernandes cross to calm United’s nerves with the opener.

He was delighted to get his first United goal and dedicated his celebration to his wife’s birthday today.

Lisandro Martinez – 7

Not been in great form so anything was an improvement – although Saints’ attack was toothless.

Diogo Dalot – 5

Suffered an absolute shocker of a first half courtesy of Southampton’s tricky wingers.

Conceded the penalty after bringing down Tyler Dibling but was also constantly exposed throughout the half.

Kobbie Mainoo – 6

United continue to lean far too heavily on such a young player. And this defensive role does not really suit him.

Christian Eriksen – 7

A surprise starter although United’s two goals came from his corners.

The system, though, still does not play to his strengths as he is too deep.

Bruno Fernandes – 7

Cracking corner cross ball from Eriksen who plonked the ball on the head of De Ligt.

Amad Diallo – 7

Looked lively throughout – really encouraging.

Teed up Rashford for the second goal.

Joshua Zirkzee – 6

Forced a couple of saves by Aaron Ramsdale but does not look like a 25 goal-a-season striker.

Marcus Rashford – 7

Hopefully the second goal will give him a real confidence boost.

Also forced a couple of saves from Aaron Ramsdale.

SUB:

Garnacho (for Rashford 73 mins) 7

Was brutally fouled by Stephens who saw red shortly after coming on.

Notched United’s third goal of the game in the final minute.

He struck high into Ramsdale’s high corner after a brilliant ball from Casemiro.

Manuel Ugarte (for Eriksen 73 mins) 6

Harry Maguire (for Mazraouri 74 mins) 6

Jonny Evans (for Martinez 77 mins) 6