- Amad Diallo scored a hat-trick (82’, 90’, 90’) to secure Manchester United’s 3-1 win over Southampton
- Manuel Ugarte scored an own goal in the 43rd minute, giving Southampton an early lead
- Manchester United ended a three-match losing streak at Old Trafford with this victory
- Southampton remains bottom of the Premier League standings and winless in recent matches
- United climbed to 12th place in the league table with 26 points, earning their first win in five matches
Key Takeaways:
Manchester United earned a difficult 3-1 victory over Southampton in a Premier League clash from the 21st round. Manuel Ugarte’s own goal in the 43rd minute initially put Southampton ahead, capping a dominant first-half performance from the visitors.
Aged 22 years and 189 days, Amad has become Man Utd's youngest ever hat-trick scorer at Old Trafford in the Premier League ✨ pic.twitter.com/Bmd1a6CXfd
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In the second half, Manchester United improved their play under Rúben Amorim but struggled to create clear scoring opportunities. However, Amad Diallo stepped up in the final 15 minutes, scoring a remarkable hat-trick (82’, 90’, 90’) to turn the tide and secure the much-needed win for the Red Devils. Diallo’s performance came just days after signing a new contract with the club.
The victory was particularly significant for United, as it ended their streak of three consecutive home defeats at Old Trafford. With the win, they climbed to 12th place in the Premier League standings with 26 points.
Despite showing resilience and delivering one of their best performances this season, Southampton suffered yet another defeat. The Saints remain rooted to the bottom of the table, having just 6 points.