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SNAPPED: Man Utd midfielder van de Beek shows off swollen ankle after Southampton win

Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek has showed off battle wounds from his first Premier League start.

The Dutchman, signed from Ajax this summer, was in the starting line-up for Sunday's clash with Southampton.

United walked away with a memorable 3-2 victory after being down by two goals at half-time.


And van de Beek clearly put his body on the line during the victory.

Posting on Instagram after the game, the 23-year-old showed fans a picture of his swollen ankle.

Van de Beek impressed against the Saints and United fans will be hoping it is just the start of a successful career at Old Trafford.

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