Southampton 2-2 Manchester United: 5 Hits and Flops

#1 Hit: Ander Herrera

Herrera battled hard in midfield and needed to, given Southampton's bright start

Last but certainly not least, the Man of the Match accolade goes to Ander Herrera. It was his deft backheel finish which left Alex McCarthy no chance from close-range to equalise on the stroke of half-time, though the Spaniard picked his moments to get forward and was rightly cautious following the hosts' fast start.

He had to be so astute defensively and displayed good spatial awareness, remaining concentrated as the Saints enjoyed various threatening spells throughout. Completing a game-high seven tackles, two interceptions, one clearance and blocked shot, he certainly didn't shy away from his defensive responsibilities.

With 93.3% pass accuracy (60 completed passes), this was easily his best performance of the campaign and just like Rashford, he needed it. Going into the tough Christmas schedule with rotation and fixtures coming thick-and-fast, it's likely the 29-year-old will be utilised more by Jose in future.

Before this fixture, he'd only made two league starts this term - so the cynic in me has to suggest perhaps he's playing for a move away with interested suitors across Europe. His contract expires next summer and the Red Devils don't have an extension clause in his existing deal, while the player himself doesn't seem intent on agreeing new terms yet. Interesting.

Stats' source: WhoScored