Southampton manager Ronald Koeman insists that Old Trafford is no longer an intimidating stadium to visit after Manchester United's recent struggles.
Koeman's side travel to face United on Saturday having won at Old Trafford for the first time in 27 years last season.
The Dutchman has played at the ground several times as a player, but he insists the "fear factor" is now gone, with Louis van Gaal's men languishing seven points behind league leaders Arsenal and Leicester City.
"Old Trafford is not really intimidating, no," Koeman said.
"I think the Man United fans are always behind the team and it’s a fantastic place to play football.
"I had the feeling as a player to win at Old Trafford (was difficult) and the fear factor has changed because that impact came out of the kind of players they had and maybe intimidation was on a higher level than now.
"Now it’s all friendly people, nice football players and they like to give the best for the team."
Southampton sit 10th in the Premier League after 22 games, seven points behind Louis van Gaal's United.
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