Manchester United struck back from two goals down at half time to secure a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory as Edinson Cavani’s double rescued Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side at Southampton.
Jan Bednarek’s header and James Ward-Prowse’s stunning free-kick sent Southampton in at the break with a two-goal lead, but United, who were forced into bringing Dean Henderson on at half-time in place of the injured David de Gea, hit back in the second half.
Cavani – also a half-time substitute, who replaced Mason Greenwood at the break , set up Bruno Fernandes for United’s first goal before the Uruguayan’s 74th-minute header brought the sides level.
More drama took over as Cavani swooped in stoppage time to break Southampton hearts and rescue what looked an unlikely three points for United.
With the defeat, Southampton remain fifth, while the three points take United, who move into the top half, up to seventh, leaving them five points behind league leaders Liverpool with a game in hand.
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