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5 Bold Predictions For Manchester United vs. Southampton In EPL Week 21

5 Bold Predictions For Manchester United vs. Southampton In EPL Week 21

Southampton v Manchester United
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Southampton travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United in the exciting Week 21 encounter between the two sides. The Saints have made an incredible run this season by occupying the coveted fourth place position in the Premier League after half the season. Southampton have lost their tie against Manchester United at home, and the Saints will be eager to take all three points as revenge.

5. David De Gea Will Be Nervous

David de Gea: Southampton v Manchester United
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5. David De Gea Will Be Nervous

David de Gea: Southampton v Manchester United
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Manchester United have just reported their signing of Victor Valdes as a backup to David De Gea. The former Atletico Madrid keeper is prone to shaky performances during times of change, as was witnessed when De Gea first moved to the Premier League. Valdes is a great keeper and he will be vying for his chance.

4. It Will Be An Evenly Matched Game

Southampton v Manchester United
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4. It Will Be An Evenly Matched Game

Southampton v Manchester United
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Statistically speaking, Southampton and Manchester United are almost identical, with only a point separating the two. Their goals for are the same at 34, but in the goal against category, the Saint have the edge with 15 against the Red Devils 20. Man U are also more prone to draw than Southampton, who have lost more games, but have won more as well.

3. Robin van Persie Will Score

Robin van Persie v Fraser Forster: Southampton v Manchester United
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3. Robin van Persie Will Score

Robin van Persie v Fraser Forster: Southampton v Manchester United
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In recent times, it has been Robin van Persie who scores Manchester United’s key goals rather than long-term striker Wayne Rooney. Fans should expect the Dutchman to be the key contributor for the Red Devils.

2. Pelle, Schneiderlin Will Play Influential Roles

Graziano Pelle v Tim Howard: Everton v Southampton
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2. Pelle, Schneiderlin Will Play Influential Roles

Graziano Pelle v Tim Howard: Everton v Southampton
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Pelle and Schneiderlin are two key figures in Southampton’s surge towards the top of the Premier League this season, along with manager Ronald Koeman. Pelle is the top scorer for the Saints with eight, putting him level with the likes of Rooney and van Persie. Schneiderlin has been responsible for key intervention in opposition offensive movements.

1. Southampton Will Win

Southampton
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1. Southampton Will Win

Southampton
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This will be a close and exciting game, with two tactical savants at the helm of their respective teams. Both sides will want all three points, but with the do-or-die attitude of Southampton, combined with the best defensive record in the Premier League the Saints possess, Koeman and his men should be taking the three points.

Yoshiki Matsunaga is a soccer writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter yoshikimat, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

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