This archive report was first published on 14 July 2020.
Manchester United's quest for a top-three finish in the Premier League took a hit on Monday, as Southampton secured a thrilling 2-2 draw at Old Trafford.
Michael Obafemi's 96th-minute equalizer proved to be the decisive blow, as the Saints capitalized on a corner deep into stoppage time to snatch a point from the jaws of defeat.
The draw marked a disappointing outcome for Manchester United, who had been poised to move up to third in the Premier League table. However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men were unable to capitalize on weekend defeats for Chelsea and Leicester, and instead found themselves stuck in fifth place.
Despite a strong start, which saw United respond to Stuart Armstrong's early opener with two goals in as many minutes from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial, the Red Devils were ultimately caught out by Obafemi's late equalizer.
The draw served as a reminder that Manchester United are still far from the finished article, and that they will need to continue their impressive form if they are to challenge Liverpool and Manchester City for the title next season.
With Manchester City's victory over UEFA in the Court of Arbitration for Sport earlier on Monday, the pressure is now on United to maintain their momentum and secure a top-four finish.
