Amad Diallo hat trick seals Man United victory over Southampton

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Amad Diallo emerged as Manchester United’s hero with a sensational late hat-trick, transforming a potential humiliation into a thrilling 3-1 victory over Southampton at Old Trafford. United, who had been laboring against a struggling Southampton side, looked destined for a fourth consecutive home defeat before Diallo’s late heroics. The Ivorian forward, who recently signed a new five-and-a-half-year contract, sparked the comeback with a powerful finish nine minutes from time, capitalizing on a fortunate break of the ball to fire past Aaron Ramsdale.

He then added two more goals in stoppage time, first latching onto Christian Eriksen’s chipped pass and then dispossessing Taylor Harwood-Bellis to slot the ball into an empty net, completing his first senior hat-trick and securing a dramatic win for United. “He did a great job,” manager Ruben Amorim said after the game. “But he has a lot to improve. He has the same responsibility as every player who play for Manchester United. He is in a great moment and he is having a very good season.”

United’s Struggles and Eventual Triumph

For much of the match, United were far from their best. They struggled to break down a Southampton side that had won just once all season and were punished for their lack of creativity when Manuel Ugarte turned the ball into his own net from a corner. Amorim acknowledged his team’s struggles, stating, “It was not a great game. After Liverpool and Arsenal, I felt the team was a little tired. We were always late, especially in the first half with some problems between the lines.”

Despite their struggles, United found a way to win, thanks to Diallo’s late heroics. The victory will provide a much-needed boost for Amorim and his players, who have endured a difficult start to the season. Southampton, meanwhile, will be left to rue their missed opportunity to secure a vital win in their fight against relegation. They defended resolutely and created several chances, but were ultimately undone by Diallo’s late show.

This dramatic encounter highlighted both United’s attacking potential and their defensive vulnerabilities. While Diallo’s hat-trick will be celebrated, Amorim will be aware that there is still much work to be done to improve his team’s consistency and performance.


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