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Half-Time Report: Manchester United, Southampton goalless

Manchester United are being held at 0-0 by Southampton at the halfway point of their Premier League clash at Old Trafford.

Manchester United are being held at 0-0 by Southampton in this afternoon's Premier League clash at Old Trafford.

Juan Mata of Manchester United battles for the ball with Eljero Elia of Southampton during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Southampton at Old Trafford on January 11, 2015© Getty Images

The visitors made a lively start, threatening within 48 seconds as Nathaniel Clyne exchanged passes on the edge of the box before hitting a shot across goal, but his effort flew narrowly wide of the post.

Despite the burst of early action, the game's tempo slowed down as both sides played a patient game.

Southampton suffered a setback on 20 minutes when Toby Alderweireld was forced off with a leg problem he suffered after intercepting a through pass bound for Angel di Maria.

United were failing to click in the final third, but stepped it up a gear towards the latter stages of the half as Di Maria and Robin van Persie mustered two dangerous chances on goal, but neither could break the deadlock.

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