Manchester United face Southampton at Old Trafford on Friday, August 19. Here’s all the info you need to watch.
Manchester United were absolutely dominant in their first match under new manager Jose Mourinho, defeating Bournemouth 3-1 thanks to a goal from prized signing, forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic. However, the big story for United heading into their second match concerns their new record signing, Paul Pogba.
Mourinho hasn’t said much regarding his plans for the 23-year-old midfielder acquired from Juventus, but there is a palpable buzz about the possibility the electric Frenchman will make his debut against the Saints at Old Trafford.
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Southampton’s Premier League opener wasn’t quite as impressive as United’s, though they still escaped with a draw at home against Watford. The sixth-place finishers from last season now have an upset in mind. Their newly-acquired winger, Nathan Redmond, will be crucial in that effort. The former Norwich player scored on his debut last weekend and will now hope for an encore performance against one of the Premier League favorites.
The Premier League match between Manchester United and Southampton will be broadcast live on USA. Live streaming is available on NBCSports, which you can access with your cable or satellite subscriptions, either online or through the NBC Sports app.
Date: Friday, August 19
Start time: 3 p.m. ET
Location: Manchester, England
Stadium: Old Trafford
TV Info: USA Network
Live Stream: NBCSports
Will Manchester United maintain the brilliant form they displayed against Bournemouth? Or will Mourinho’s side suffer a bit of a letdown at home. There’s only one way to find out.