CB: Chris Smalling
Looked to be caught out a few times against Saints but United’s lack of real cover means the English centre-back will have to cope once again despite his performances hardly filling one with confidence.
LCB: Daley Blind
Put in some tantalising balls from the left wing back position that could have seen United stage a comeback against Southampton.
However, Van Gaal will likely start the adaptable Dutchman again in defence as he attempts to fulfil his 3-5-2 ideology, even if it’s to Blind’s detriment.