EPL: Sancho on target as Man United frustrated by Southampton

Jadon Sancho scored his first goal at Old Trafford but Manchester United blew another lead to draw 1-1 with Southampton.

Ralf Rangnick, who recalled Cristiano Ronaldo in place of the injured Edinson Cavani, saw his side create a hatful of chances in the first half as they have done in their previous games – with the Portuguese forward missing a gilt-edged opportunity after rounding the ‘keeper.

Their threat down the flanks was rewarded when a swift break led to Marcus Rashford’s low cross being converted by Sancho at the back post.

Just like the defeat to Middlesbrough and draw with Burnley in midweek, the home side were punished in the second half for not killing the game off.

Saints brought on Jack Stephens at the break and equalised soon after when Che Adams produced a fine drilled finish.

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Ralph Hasenhüttl’s side grew in confidence and went close with Armando Broja’s shot from distance saved by David De Gea, and Stuart Armstrong wastefully blazing over when Luke Shaw again failed to close him down, a recurring theme in the second half.

United had enough chances of their own with Ronaldo having a goal disallowed for offside and the ex-Real Madrid man having a shot well saved by Fraser Forster.

The result means Rangnick’s side remain outside the top four in the hunt for Champions League qualification.