Follow live coverage as Manchester United face Southampton today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Before Liverpool host Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday, here are five classic encounters from bygone times at the famous Stanley Park ground that should whet the appetite.

I have a lot of admiration for Manchester United's performance in their FA Cup win against Arsenal, especially to grind it out with 10 men for an hour after Diogo Dalot was sent off. I do not want to devalue what United did against Arsenal or Liverpool but they were games where the expectation was not on them to get results.

This evening’s match presents the perfect chance to make a positive start, as they face a Southampton side who sit bottom of the table with just six points so far this season. The Saints’ struggles have continued even since the arrival of new manager Ivan Juric,

Manchester United hope to win their first Premier League match in a month when they host last-place Southampton.