Amad Diallo scored a sensational 12-minute hat trick to save Manchester United’s blushes in a 3-1 win against Premier League basement club Southampton on Thursday.
However, Diallo levelled in the 82nd minute before putting United ahead eight minutes later, rounding off in style with a third goal deep into stoppage time. It was cruel luck on a Saints side battling to avoid finishing the season as the worst side in Premier League history.
Ivan Juric’s team had deservedly taken the lead through Manuel Ugarte’s own goal towards the end of the first half and had numerous chances to extend their lead.
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Manchester United secured a morale-boosting FA Cup win at Arsenal on Sunday, which followed a battling 2-2 draw at league leaders Liverpool.
Despite their slow start, the home side should have been ahead in the 20th minute following a flowing move down the left, but Alejandro Garnacho skewed horribly wide after being found by Rasmus Hojlund.
Southampton, who travelled to Old Trafford with only one league win all season, were playing with confidence and zip. Onana produced a brilliant double save to deny Tyler Dibling with an outstretched hand before quickly getting up to deny Mateus Fernandes from point-blank range. And the visitors scored the goal they thoroughly deserved in the 43rd minute after the United defence made a hash of a corner.
A late show ensures we take three points – and @AmadDiallo_19 takes the match ball 🎩#MUFC || #MUNSOU
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 16, 2025
In conclusion, The Saints settled quickly, and the lively Kamaldeen Sulemana forced Andre Onana into a smart save after surging into the penalty area.
written by @enock katamba
- Enock Katamba is a Ugandan Journalist and Founder of Uncovered UG, an independent digital news platform covering Uganda and international developments. He reports on politics, national affairs, entertainment, sports, business, education and other stories of public interest.
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