Manchester United pulled off a remarkable comeback to secure a 3-1 victory over Southampton in a thrilling English Premier League encounter on Thursday night. The hero of the night was Amad Diallo, who scored an incredible second-half hat trick to rescue the Red Devils from a potential fourth consecutive home loss at Old Trafford.
The match started off on a sour note for Manchester United as an own goal from Ugarte gave Southampton a well-deserved lead heading into halftime. The Saints had opportunities to extend their advantage through Sulemana and Mateus Fernandes, but their inability to convert their chances proved costly.
Diallo stepped up when his team needed him the most, equalizing in the 82nd minute with a powerful finish. He then put United ahead after a brilliant combination with Christian Eriksen. The Ivorian completed his first senior hat trick following a defensive error by Harwood-Bellis, capping off a sensational individual performance.
The victory lifted Manchester United to 12th place in the Premier League standings, while Southampton remains rooted to the bottom of the table with just six points to their name.
Amad Diallo’s impact on the game cannot be understated. The young forward has now been directly involved in 12 goals in his last 13 Premier League starts for Manchester United, scoring six and assisting six. He also made history as the first African player to reach double figures for goal involvements in a single campaign for the Red Devils.
Looking ahead, Manchester United will face Brighton at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon, aiming to secure their second consecutive league victory. A win in this match would help build momentum for the team as they prepare for their upcoming UEFA Europa League clash against Rangers.
Ruben Amorim’s side will be looking to maintain their rhythm and composure as they aim to finish the season strongly and set themselves up for a competitive campaign next season in pursuit of the EPL trophy.
