Casemiro sent off again, Manchester United held 0-0 by Southampton

Manchester United held firm after Casemiro’s second red card in his last three Premier League games to secure a 0-0 draw with last-place Southampton on Sunday.

Brazil midfielder was sent off in 34th minute for a studs-up challenge on Carlos Alcaraz that initially earned him a yellow card. referee changed it to a red after VAR vised him to look at incident again on pitchside monitor.

Casemiro must w serve a four-match ban, given it was his second sending-off of season. His or was at Crystal Palace on Feb. 4.

Southampton h better of chances in Casemiro’s absence, twice hitting goal frame through James Ward-Prowse — off a tremark curling free kick — and Kyle Walker-Peters and seeing United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka clear ball of line.

At or end, Bru Fernandes h a long-range shot tipped onto post by Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu.

Third-place United moved two points clear of fourth-place Tottenham and has a game in hand.

Southampton stayed in last place, with bottom nine in league — up to 12th-place Crystal Palace — separated by just five points.