Man Utd fans all making the same point about Manuel Ugarte as new signing makes debut against Southampton

Manuel Ugarte made his debut for Manchester United on Saturday as they beat Southampton 3-0 away from home.
Manchester United secured a much-needed 3-0 victory over newly-promoted Southampton, bouncing back from a 3-0 defeat by Liverpool before the international break.
The match initially seemed challenging for United when Southampton were awarded a penalty in the first half after Diogo Dalot fouled Tyler Dibling. However, Cameron Archer’s penalty was saved by United’s goalkeeper, Andre Onana.

United capitalized on this missed opportunity shortly afterward, with Matthijs de Ligt scoring his first goal for the club to put them ahead. Marcus Rashford then ended his 13-match goal drought by adding a second before halftime.

After the break, United appeared in control, allowing manager Erik ten Hag to bring on new signing Manuel Ugarte about 15 minutes from the end. Ugarte, who joined from Paris Saint-Germain for £42.2 million this summer, made a positive debut.

The match was further secured when Southampton’s Jack Stephens was sent off for a foul on Alejandro Garnacho, who then scored the third goal for United.

United fans expressed their approval of Ugarte’s debut performance on social media, highlighting his contribution in midfield and expressing optimism about his future impact.
One fan humorously asked, “Is it too early to call Ugarte and [Kobbie] Mainoo the greatest midfield pairing in Premier League history?”

Ugarte’s impressive performance has sparked speculation about Casemiro’s future, as he was benched for the match and only came on for the last three minutes.

Ugarte might make his full debut for United in their Carabao Cup third-round match against Barnsley on Tuesday night. Following that, United will resume Premier League play against Crystal Palace the next Saturday.

Manuel Ugarte made a notable debut for Manchester United in their 3-0 win against Southampton. His arrival has been well-received by fans, who are optimistic about his impact on the midfield. Ugarte’s performance, including his ability to control the game and help secure the win, has already drawn praise.

The victory was crucial for United, especially after a tough defeat to Liverpool before the international break. The match saw a crucial penalty save by Andre Onana, a goal from Matthijs de Ligt, and a long-awaited goal from Marcus Rashford. Ugarte’s debut was capped off with a solid display that might influence Casemiro’s role at the club, as Casemiro was only used as a late substitute.

Ugarte is expected to feature prominently in the upcoming fixtures, with a potential full debut in the Carabao Cup against Barnsley.