Man United's next five Premier League fixtures compared to rivals after Southampton win

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Manchester United has returned to form by securing a 3-0 victory against Southampton in an away match.

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Matthijs de Ligt and Marcus Rashford found the net just minutes apart in the first half, following a crucial penalty save by Andre Onana that kept the home team from scoring. In injury time, Alejandro Garnacho capped off the half with a third goal, giving Erik ten Hag a fantastic start to September.

Following a string of losses to Brighton and Liverpool prior to the international break, United returned to form in the south, showcasing their skills against Southampton and came close to adding even more goals to their tally.

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The focus now shifts quickly to the midweek games as the Carabao Cup gets underway. In this section, MEN Sport examines the upcoming Premier League schedule for United and how it stacks up against that of their competitors.

Barnsley At Home: Carabao Cup, Sept 17

On Tuesday night, United will compete in their first domestic cup of the season. This presents Erik ten Hag with a chance to give some of his key players a break against a team from League One. With a hectic schedule ahead of the next international break, United will be eager to provide playing time to several players who have been fighting for their spot in the squad but haven't had much opportunity yet.

Crystal Palace Away: Premier League Match On Sept 21

Next weekend, Ten Hag will be back at Selhurst Park, following last season's heavy 4-0 defeat. Crystal Palace hasn't won any matches in the Premier League yet, but they’ve shown they can challenge strong teams, as demonstrated by their recent draw with Chelsea.

FC Twente Vs. Europa League - Sept 25

All eyes are now on European football as the UEFA Europa League kicks off. United's initial match in the newly established league phase is against FC Twente from the Eredivisie. This game presents another chance for Ten Hag to mix up his lineup.

Tottenham Vs. - EPL Match On Sept 29

One of the toughest matches coming up for United is against Tottenham at Old Trafford, marking the last Super Sunday of the month. This matchup might have significant implications for the Champions League race as we approach May, so United will be eager to secure a win against their rivals in the league.

FC Porto Vs. Europa League - October 3 Match

October keeps the hectic pace going, as a journey to Portugal awaits to take on FC Porto in the Europa League. The team, champions of the Champions League in 2004, has kicked off their league season with three victories out of four games, making them one of the most challenging opponents for United in the tournament this year.

Matthijs de Ligt was named the standout player in Manchester United's 3-0 victory against Southampton. - Credit: GLYN KIRK

Upcoming fixtures for Tottenham

Coventry City (A) - Carabao Cup - September 18

Brentford (Home) - Premier League - September 21

Qarabag (Home) - Europa League - September 26

Manchester United (Away) - Premier League - September 29

Ferencvaros (Away) - UEFA Europa League - October 3

Upcoming matches for Newcastle

Wolves (A) - English Premier League - September 15

Fulham (Away) - Premier League - September 21

AFC Wimbledon (Away) - Carabao Cup - September 24

Manchester City (Home) - Premier League - September 28