Amad Diallo showcased his extraordinary talent with a sensational late hat-trick, propelling Manchester United to a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Southampton.
The young winger’s heroics not only secured the win but also marked a significant turnaround for United, who were languishing in 12th place in the Premier League ahead of the match.
United appeared to be heading for their fourth consecutive home defeat after Manuel Ugarte inadvertently turned Tyler Dibling’s flick-on past goalkeeper Andre Onana right before halftime. With the mood in the stands almost despondent, it felt as though United’s struggles were set to continue.
However, Diallo, who had been in the spotlight for his late equalizer in the previous match against Liverpool, proved to be the spark that ignited United’s resurgence. With just eight minutes on the clock, Diallo darted into the box and neatly steered the ball under Southampton keeper Aaron Ramsdale to level the score.
The winger’s confidence grew as he found the net again in the 90th minute, controlling a delightful dink from Christian Eriksen before volleying home. Just four minutes later, he capitalized on a defensive error from Taylor Harwood-Bellis, rolling the ball into an empty net to complete his remarkable hat-trick.
Diallo’s late surge not only spared the blushes of his teammates—particularly Antony, who had missed an inexplicable chance earlier in the match—but also helped Ruben Amorim avoid what would have been a humiliating defeat against the league’s bottom side.
This win holds great significance for both clubs, with United now rising to 12th in the table, while Southampton, still seeking their second win of the season, remain a staggering 10 points adrift of safety.
Diallo’s achievement is remarkable, placing him among the elite in Premier League history. He became just the third player to score three late goals in the final 10 minutes of a match, joining the ranks of United legends Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Wayne Rooney.
His extraordinary performance also makes him the youngest player to score a hat-trick for Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Premier League—an accomplishment that will surely resonate with the red half of Manchester for years to come.
