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Manchester United ........... 0 Southampton .................... 0 LONDON – Manchester United endured a frustrating afternoon in the Premier League yesterday with a 0-0 draw against bottom-placed Southampton marked by the expulsion of midfielder Casemiro.

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LONDON – Casemiro was sent off for a horror challenge on midfielder Carlos Alcaraz during Manchester United’s match against Southampton at Old Trafford.

The Brazilian appeared to lunge for a lose ball with his studs up, catching the opposition man on the front of his shin.

Referee Anthony Taylor reached to his pocket and awarded him a yellow card, but was advised to 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.

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. review the tackle on the pitchside monitor ultimately escalating his decision up to a red card reducing United to 10 men.

Tunnel

It is the second time this season that the 31-year-old has been sent off for Man United after he was also sent down the tunnel during their 2-1 win vs Crystal Palace earlier this season.

The card means the midfielder will be banned for four matches,

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.

A point each left Manchester United third in the league on 50 points while Southampton stayed bottom on 22.