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Premier League
Dec 8, 2014 at 8pm UK
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Ashley Young hails Robin van Persie
Ashley Young praises Robin van Persie for the "brilliant finishes" he produced during Manchester United's 2-1 win over Southampton.Dec 10, 15:10
Paddy Crerand hails Manchester United's "team spirit"
Former Manchester United midfielder Paddy Crerand praises the team spirit at the club.Dec 9, 16:22
Paddy Crerand defends Paddy McNair change
Former Manchester United midfielder Paddy Crerand praises the ruthless streak of club boss Louis van Gaal.Dec 9, 15:57
Michael Carrick expects Manchester United improvement
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick believes that the team can only get better following their victory over Southampton.Dec 9, 12:51
Jose Fonte eager for quick Southampton response
Southampton defender Jose Fonte calls on his teammates to get back to winning ways as soon as possible following their defeat to Manchester United.Dec 9, 12:35
Jose Fonte rues Southampton errors
Jose Fonte says that Southampton must learn from their mistakes if they are to convert their dominance into results.Dec 9, 09:40
Louis van Gaal snaps back at Gary Neville by telling him to "pay attention"
Louis van Gaal tells Gary Neville to "pay attention" to his own words after criticising Manchester United's performance against Southampton.Dec 9, 07:54
Gary Neville: 'It wasn't a good Manchester United performance'
Gary Neville believes that Manchester United did not put in a good display against Southampton, despite taking all three points from the Premier League match.Dec 9, 05:26
Louis van Gaal: 'Paddy McNair lacked confidence'
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal reveals that he withdrew Paddy McNair against Southampton at half time because he felt the defender lacked confidence.Dec 9, 04:29
Victor Wanyama disappointed by "awful" Southampton defending
Victor Wanyama says that his Southampton teammates can blame "awful" defending for their 2-1 defeat to Manchester United.Dec 9, 00:31
Ronald Koeman: 'Santa Claus came early for Robin van Persie'
Ronald Koeman laments individual errors after his Southampton team gifted Manchester United "two presents" in the 2-1 defeat at St Mary's.Dec 8, 23:46
Louis van Gaal: 'Manchester United were lucky against Southampton'
Louis van Gaal says that Manchester United were outplayed by Southampton during their 2-1 victory over the Saints.Dec 8, 22:43
Ronald Koeman: 'Southampton didn't deserve to lose'
Ronald Koeman believes that Southampton were the better side in their 2-1 defeat against Manchester United.Dec 8, 22:27
Robin van Persie: 'Manchester United on the way up'
Robin van Persie says that Manchester United "have to keep the momentum going" following their 2-1 victory in the Premier League against Southampton.Dec 8, 22:15
The Match
Player Ratings
Sports Mole takes a look at who impressed during Manchester United's 2-1 victory over Southampton at St Mary's.
Analysis
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Manchester United's 2-1 victory over Southampton at St Mary's.
Match Report
Manchester United claim a 2-1 victory against Southampton to leapfrog their opponents in the Premier League.
Live Commentary
Relive Manchester United's 2-1 victory over Southampton as the Red Devils move up to third with their fifth straight win.
HT Report
Graziano Pelle cancels out Robin van Persie's opener as Southampton and Manchester United go into the break on level terms in their Premier League match.
Team News
Wayne Rooney returns from injury to start for Manchester United in their Premier League clash against Southampton.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the Premier League encounter between Southampton and Manchester United.
Build-up
Juan Mata praises former boss Ronald Koeman
Manchester United's Juan Mata praises Southampton boss Ronald Koeman for the impact that he had on his career.Dec 8, 10:48
Jose Fonte hails Ronald Koeman ability
Southampton defender Jose Fonte praises the coaching skills of manager Ronald Koeman following his side's excellent start to the Premier League season.Dec 8, 02:12
Ronald Koeman confident of Robin van Persie resurgence
Ronald Koeman says that it won't be long before misfiring Manchester United forward Robin van Persie proves himself once more.Dec 8, 01:35
Louis van Gaal hails Robin van Persie-esque Graziano Pelle
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal hails Southampton hitman Graziano Pelle and compares him to Robin van Persie ahead of their trip to St Mary's Stadium.Dec 7, 00:43
Ronald Koeman has "total confidence" in Graziano Pelle
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman insists that he has "total confidence" in striker Graziano Pelle despite his six-match goal drought.Dec 5, 18:42
Louis van Gaal praises Ronald Koeman impact
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal praises the impact of Southampton boss Ronald Koeman after establishing the Saints in the top four of the Premier League table.Dec 5, 17:17
Wayne Rooney to return against Southampton
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal reveals that captain Wayne Rooney will return to the squad to face Southampton on Monday night.Dec 5, 16:30
Fraser Forster: 'Southampton have not lost confidence'
Fraser Forster insists that confidence is still high in the Southampton squad following three games without a win.Dec 5, 02:58
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