Amad Diallo’s Late Hat-Trick Sparks Manchester United Comeback Against Southampton

Amad Diallo’s stunning late hat-trick rescued Manchester United from embarrassment in a 3-1 comeback victory over bottom-of-the-table Southampton in the Premier League. United, struggling for form, fell behind just before halftime when Manuel Ugarte inadvertently turned a Southampton corner into his own net. The visitors dominated the first half, with United goalkeeper Andre Onana making crucial saves to keep his side in contention.

The second half saw a slight improvement from United, but they continued to squander opportunities, including a glaring miss by Antony. With time running out, Amad stepped up to deliver a remarkable performance. The 22-year-old equalized with eight minutes remaining, before scoring a composed second in the 90th minute, assisted by Christian Eriksen. His stoppage-time third goal, capitalizing on a defensive error, sealed the comeback and secured his first professional hat-trick.

This victory lifted United to 12th in the standings with 26 points, while Southampton languished at the bottom with just six points, 10 adrift of safety. Despite the win, the match highlighted United’s ongoing struggles under new coach Ruben Amorim, as they sought to avoid a historic fourth successive home league defeat.

Diallo expressed his joy after the game, emphasizing the importance of belief and hunger in football. “We know we have quality players, but sometimes we need to be more hungry in the final third,” he said. His hat-trick, making him the second-youngest United player to achieve this feat in the Premier League, provided a glimmer of hope in what has been a difficult season for the club.