Amad Diallo rescued Manchester United with a late 12-minute hat-trick to earn a 3-1 win over last-placed Southampton in the English Premier League on Thursday.
The 22-year-old winger equalized in the 82nd minute, put United ahead in the 90th and added a third goal in the fourth minute of stoppage- time, just when it looked like his team was heading for a fourth straight home loss for the first time since the 1930s.
An own-goal by Manuel Ugarte put Southampton ahead in the 43rd minute at Old Trafford.
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Diallo’s late exploits came a week after he signed a five-year contract extension with the club and underlined his status as a potential star of the future — and a shining light in a miserable season for United which looked like continuing against opponents on just six points and 10 from safety.
Diallo turned the game around with a flurry of goals despite being played at wingback against Southampton.
“I am ready to play every position — I am ready to play as a wingback, No. 10, where the manager likes to put me. I am ready to fight for this club,” the Ivory Coast international said.
“I’m happy to score a hat-trick, but the most important thing is a win for the club,” he said.
The victory continued an uptick for the fallen English giants, who beat Arsenal in a penalty shoot-out in the FA Cup on Sunday and were impressive in a 2-2 draw at first-placed Liverpool in United’s previous league game.
United climbed to 12th place in the league with the victory.
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