What Lisandro Martinez did at full-time after Manchester United beat Liverpool FC

Lisandro Martinez had already endeared himself to the Manchester United faithful, but an interaction with the travelling support in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Southampton will have bolstered his status.

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Ajax for the signing of long-term target Antony. The Brazilian international will become the club's fifth signing of the summer and take their spending past the £200million mark once he has completed a medical and finalised personal terms with the Red Devils.

Rio Ferdinand believes that being named captain in Manchester United's previous two matches had a positive impact on Bruno Fernandes.

Antony was at Carrington on Monday ahead of completing his move from Ajax to Manchester United.

Eric Bailly made his debut for Marseille this weekend after securing a loan move to the Ligue 1 club. Bailly fell down the pecking order at Old Trafford over the past year.

Raphael Varane has revealed why he wanted to keep the shirt number he first wore at Real Madrid when he completed his move to Manchester United a year ago. United signed the French defender on a four-year deal worth £42million a year ago, and he quickly established himself as a key player at the club.

Former striker Michael Owen believes Casemiro's addition to the squad could further impact Manchester United captain Harry Maguire's prospects of winning his place back in Erik ten Hag's plans.

Scott McTominay has lauded Manchester United's signings of midfielder Casemiro and defender Lisandro Martinez this summer.

A former Lazio legend has claimed that Victor Osimhen is better than Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo in one particular area.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s full-time reaction against Southampton was strikingly different to his behaviour after Manchester United’s defeat to Brentford earlier this month.The Portuguese forward’s desire to leave the Red Devils this summer has been no secret. His lack of a transfer away and United’s lacklustre form to begin the campaign painted the picture of a frustrated man who had simply had enough.But the iconic no.7’s body language was far more promising after United secured their second win on the trot with a 1-0 victory over Southampton at Saint Mary’s on Saturday, which came courtesy of a 55th minute Bruno Fernandes volley.READ MORE: Three things Erik ten Hag got right as Man Utd inch past SouthamptonRonaldo started on the bench again but was brought on in the 68th minute for Jadon Sancho.

Bruno Fernandes has urged Manchester United's dressing room to maintain high standards for the rest of the season.

Southampton wasn't nearly as emphatic or impressive as their win over Liverpool five days ago, but getting three points is all Manchester United will care about, and rightly so.Bruno Fernandes' sumptuous volley opened the scoring for the Red Devils, crucially breaking the deadlock after a lacklustre first half display. Just like against Liverpool, United were under the cosh for much of the second period, though managed to hold onto their lead.Here, Daily Star Sport runs through the three things Erik ten Hag got right at St Mary's as United climb back into the top half of the Premier League.READ MORE: Antony slams Ajax in incredible interview demanding they let him join Man UtdHe'd have been mad not to! After the scintillating performance his players produced against Liverpool, every single one of them deserved to start this afternoon.Ten Hag made some big calls on Monday, namely dropping Cristiano Ronaldo and captain Harry Maguire, and he stuck to his guns again today, opting for the same youthful exuberance that so fluidly opened up Jurgen Klopp's side up on Monday.It wasn't the best of team performances, but the likes of Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Elanga and Lisandro Martinez are all looking fitter, sharper and happier - and they've got Ten Hag's faith in them to thank for that.Sum up Manchester United's performance today in one word in the comments section below.United didn't splash £60million on Casemiro just to leave him on the bench! Ten Hag might have been wise to keep an unchanged side, but he was wiser still to realise when the game needed the Brazilian's energetic tenacity and defensive astuteness.With the visitors holding on to a narrow 1-0 lead, Casemiro was introduced.

Erik ten Hag has named an unchanged Manchester United team for Southampton because he wanted to show trust in the players that started against Liverpool.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has explained his decision to start Casemiro on the bench vs Southampton.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will thank his lucky stars football is not played on the supercomputer. The odds were stacked against the Dutchman when his United side, who had been previously been pulverised by Brentford 4-0, lined up against Liverpool.

Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Leicester City centre-back Wesley Fofana, according to reports.The Athletic reports that there has been finally a breakthrough in the saga and that the Frenchman is set to move to Stamford Bridge.The Foxes had rejected an improved offer from the Blues for the 21-year-old earlier this week but now a deal has been struck, it appears. Reports suggest the fee is £76.4m, which would be a world record for a centre-back, surpassing the £73.94m Manchester United paid for Harry Maguire.

Manchester United may let Anthony Elanga leave on loan if they sign Antony - with a fellow Premier League club reportedly interested in the move.The Red Devils are yet to add any firepower to their attack in the summer transfer window but are trying to get a deal over the line for Ajax winger Antony before next week's Transfer Deadline Day.Personal terms have been agreed with the 22-year-old, whose agents have begun house hunting for him in Cheshire. Should the two clubs settle on a fee, which is believed to be around the £80m mark, then Erik ten Hag could be willing to ship Elanga out for the season.READ MORE: Man Utd CEO Richard Arnold 'confirms' new transfer when responding to fanThat's according to the Daily Mail, who claim Everton are lining up him as late addition.

Manchester United could field the smallest possible centre-back partnership out of all 20 Premier League sides should they pair Lisandro Martinez with a fringe star. Martinez stands as the smallest central defender in the division at 175cm (5ft 7in) - but has already proved his quality as United climbed off the foot of the table with a 2-1 win over Liverpool.

Premier League official Mike Dean has revealed Marcus Rashford benefitted from a change in VAR for his strike against Liverpool. Rashford netted his first goal since January 2022 to push Manchester United's clash with Liverpool out of reach of the Reds.