The lowdown on Manchester United ahead of clash with Southampton

Manchester United's English striker Jadon Sancho (R), with Manchester United's Norwegian manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, comes onto the field during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Leeds United at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on August 14, 2021. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Manchester United's English striker Jadon Sancho (R), with Manchester United's Norwegian manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, comes onto the field during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Leeds United at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on August 14, 2021. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images) /
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1) What is the feeling for United fans going into this season? With new signings on board, can you see a title challenge?

"“Optimistic but not naive. I think we stand a chance and that’s a nice position to be in as a fan, but not one I’ve experienced very often since the days of Sir Alex Ferguson. City are still the ones to catch and they could easily end up with Harry Kane before deadline day. Ultimately, if we can improve our form at home this season and concede less goals from set-pieces, I think Solskjaer could surprise a few.”"

2) Name three players who you think United cannot do without right now. Why are they so crucial to the team?

"“Maguire, McTominay and Fernandes: spine. We heard many complaints about Maguire last season but everyone could see he wasn’t partnered by the best suited centre-back in Lindelof. I’m convinced McTominay has a big future at United, and Fernandes is just sensational and never stops working.”"