<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/manchester-united-bidders-cleared-for-next-stage-of-takeover-reports-1197491.html" target="_blank">Manchester United</a> endured a frustrating afternoon in the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/premier-league" target="_blank">Premier League</a> on Sunday with a 0-0 draw against bottom-placed Southampton marked by the expulsion of midfielder Casemiro.</p>.<p>The Brazilian was sent off in the 34th minute for a high boot against Carlos Alcaraz, giving confidence to the visitors in an entertaining game with great chances at both ends.</p>.<p>Captain Bruno Fernandes came closest for Manchester United in the second half with a low shot off the post while prolific striker Marcus Rashford saw a shot well saved in a one-on-one with Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu in the first period.</p>.<p>Southampton missed a string of chances, with Theo Walcott seeing a point-blank header and curling shot both brilliantly saved by David de Gea, while Kyle Walker-Peters hit the post and James Ward-Prowse saw a couple of free kicks go close.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/pl-arsenal-thrash-fulham-3-0-to-extend-lead-over-manchester-city-1199538.html" target="_blank">PL: Arsenal thrash Fulham 3-0 to extend lead over Manchester City</a></strong></p>.<p>The result was not what Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag wanted after last week's 7-0 drubbing by Liverpool in the league, and was a disappointing follow-up to the scintillating 4-1 Europa League win over Real Betis in mid-week.</p>.<p>A point each left Manchester United third in the league on 50 points, 16 behind leaders Arsenal, while Southampton stayed bottom on 22, two points off safety in a packed fight against relegation to the Championship.</p>.<p>The home fans at Old Trafford were incensed by a series of penalty appeals that referee Anthony Taylor dismissed.</p>.<p>Adding to their ire, the referee had originally given Casemiro a yellow card before changing it to red after a video check.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/manchester-united-bidders-cleared-for-next-stage-of-takeover-reports-1197491.html" target="_blank">Manchester United</a> endured a frustrating afternoon in the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/premier-league" target="_blank">Premier League</a> on Sunday with a 0-0 draw against bottom-placed Southampton marked by the expulsion of midfielder Casemiro.</p>.<p>The Brazilian was sent off in the 34th minute for a high boot against Carlos Alcaraz, giving confidence to the visitors in an entertaining game with great chances at both ends.</p>.<p>Captain Bruno Fernandes came closest for Manchester United in the second half with a low shot off the post while prolific striker Marcus Rashford saw a shot well saved in a one-on-one with Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu in the first period.</p>.<p>Southampton missed a string of chances, with Theo Walcott seeing a point-blank header and curling shot both brilliantly saved by David de Gea, while Kyle Walker-Peters hit the post and James Ward-Prowse saw a couple of free kicks go close.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/pl-arsenal-thrash-fulham-3-0-to-extend-lead-over-manchester-city-1199538.html" target="_blank">PL: Arsenal thrash Fulham 3-0 to extend lead over Manchester City</a></strong></p>.<p>The result was not what Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag wanted after last week's 7-0 drubbing by Liverpool in the league, and was a disappointing follow-up to the scintillating 4-1 Europa League win over Real Betis in mid-week.</p>.<p>A point each left Manchester United third in the league on 50 points, 16 behind leaders Arsenal, while Southampton stayed bottom on 22, two points off safety in a packed fight against relegation to the Championship.</p>.<p>The home fans at Old Trafford were incensed by a series of penalty appeals that referee Anthony Taylor dismissed.</p>.<p>Adding to their ire, the referee had originally given Casemiro a yellow card before changing it to red after a video check.</p>