In a much-needed turnaround, Manchester United, led by manager Erik ten Hag, secured a crucial 3-0 Premier League victory against Southampton.

After a disappointing defeat to Liverpool before the international break, the Red Devils were eager to make a statement upon their return to action.

The match took an unexpected turn when goalkeeper Andre Onana made a crucial penalty save from Cameron Archer, shifting the momentum in favour of Manchester United.

Shortly after, summer signing Matthijs de Ligt scored his first goal for the team, heading in a fantastic delivery from Bruno Fernandes.

This was followed by Marcus Rashford opening his account for the season with a precise low strike that found the back of the net.

The double blow seemed to extinguish Southampton’s early fervour, allowing Manchester United to dominate the second half.

Southampton’s woes were compounded when Jack Stephens received a straight red card for a reckless challenge on Alejandro Garnacho, which was followed by Garnacho sealing the win with a powerful strike deep into stoppage time.

The victory provided much-needed relief for Manchester United, especially after their previous defeat to Liverpool.

It was evident that manager Ten Hag’s tactical decisions, such as dropping Casemiro to the bench, had a positive impact on the team’s performance.

Despite a shaky start, Manchester United’s control of the game became evident, culminating in three goals and a clean sheet, signaling a positive return to action for Ten Hag’s side.