Manchester United stretched their winning run to five games as Robin van Persie struck twice in a 2-1 win against Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium.
United took the lead in the 11th minutes when Jose Fonte’s sloppy back pass was seized upon by the Dutchman and he slid the ball past Fraser Forster in goal for Southampton.
The Saints were always the team showing more energy and they levelled things up on 31 minutes as Graziano Pelle fired home after Dusan Tadic’s shot deflected into his path.
The hosts could not get their noses in front and they paid the price with 19 minutes remaining, as Wayne Rooney’s free-kick evaded everyone but Van Persie, who skillfully prodded home from a tight angle.
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The result moves United into third place in the Barclays Premier League.
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