Southampton v Manchester United - player ratings

 

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Sucker punch: United sealed victory with two shots on target
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Standard Sport9 December 2014

Standard Sport assesses the individual performances from Manchester United's 2-1 victory over Southampton at St. Mary's.

The Dutchman scored in each half as United, who were distinctly second best for much of the game, secured their fifth successive Premier League victory.

Graziano Pelle ended a personal goal drought dating back to October by equalising but Southampton have now lost three successive Premier League games and are without a league victory since a 1-0 victory against struggling Leicester City on Nov. 8.

Manchester United have 28 points, five behind rivals Man City in second and eight less than leaders Chelsea while Southampton have dropped to fifth on 26 points, one point behind fourth-placed West Ham United.

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