Our Under-21s begin 2025 campaign with an exciting London derby, travelling across the capital to face Fulham on Saturday, January 18. Kick-off at Motspur Park is set for 12pm (UK time). Currently sitting 10th in the table with 16 points, we’ll be looking to start the new year positively and secure our first league win of 2025.
Manchester United beat Southampton 3-1 in the Premier League yesterday. Here are the players who surprised — and the ones who disappointed.
Gavin Bazunu is set for his first appearance in Southampton colours since last April, when he lines out for the Under-21s against Fulham on Friday night. Bazunu has been sidelined since his last appearance in a 3-2 win over Watford on April 13.
Premier League strugglers Southampton are still finding some sort of momentum under new boss Ivan Juric as they welcome Swansea City in the FA Cup
Here’s how to watch the Premier League match on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.
United have played well in their last two away games – drawing at Liverpool and winning at Arsenal in the FA Cup on a penalty shoot-out – with head coach Ruben Amorim demanding they replicate those performances over the coming weeks against the likes of Southampton, Brighton and Fulham.
Gavin Bazunu and new arrival Welington will feature for Southampton's under-21s this evening against Fulham at Snows Stadium.
Dalot is suspended with Amad Diallo likely to play at right wing-back with Noussair Mazraoui switching to the left flank. Leny Yoro is preferred to Harry Maguire while Andre Onana returns in goal in place of cup hero Altay Bayındır.
Arsenal are unbeaten in 13 Premier League home fixtures since a 2-0 defeat by Aston Villa last April (W10, D3). Their most recent longer run without defeat at the Emirates spanned 16 games in 2018-19 under current Villa boss Unai Emery.
Arne Slot has refused to be drawn on speculation linking Harvey Elliott with a move away from Liverpool but admitted the midfielder has made his frustrations known at a lack of game-time
Viktor Gyokeres has been given the green light to join Arsenal after Mikel Arteta made it clear he needs new signings. The Gunners have been keen to sign a new striker this month, with Gyokeres strongly linked. The Swede’s £84m release clause makes him the most attainable target.
The Reds No 9 has scored just four goals all season - only two of those coming in the Premier League - and has fallen out of favour in terms of the current Liverpool starting XI.