As their worst ever Premier League season came to an end, Ryan Giggs led his side out for the last time.
Starts were given to Robin van Persie, his first since March and Nemanja Vidic who come August will be playing for Italy’s Inter Milan.
Southampton have flourished this season under manager Mauricio Pochettino and will hope to hold onto him despite reports that he might be tempted away.
Southampton started the brightest and their hard work paid off when Rickie Lambert, who is hoping to make it into England’s World Cup squad, put the home side ahead in front of England manager Roy Hodgson who was in the stands.
The Red Devils picked themselves up and went in search of the equaliser.
A foul by Victor Wanyama gifted United a free kick which Juan Mata expertly took and levelled the tie.