Get the United transfer latest, team news, match updates and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free Ole Gunnar Solskjaer decided to hand Anthony Martial his first start in five months as he wanted to get two forwards on the pitch against Southampton.
The Frenchman was a surprise starter for Manchester United on the south coast but he endured a frustrating afternoon before being replaced by Jadon Sancho with half an hour to go.
His only opportunity was a first-half header that was cleared off the line. Martial has been out since injuring his knee on international duty in March and he was on a poor run of form before that.
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