Video: Matthijs de Ligt opens the scoring with superb header vs Southamptin

Matthijs de Ligt has opened the scoring with a superb header at St. Mary’s Stadium.

The Netherlands centre-back had to deal with a lot of criticism during the international break, but he has responded brilliantly to give United the lead against Southampton.

This means Southampton have gone 17 matches without a clean sheet, and they conceded shortly after missing a penalty at the other end of the pitch.

It was United’s third goal of the season and De Ligt’s first for the club.

Matthijs de Ligt bags his first goal as a Man Utd player to open the scoring 🤩

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