Victory goals came in the final minutes of the match.
Manchester United secured a 3-1 victory over Southampton on Thursday, January 16, at Old Trafford in the 21st round of the Premier League. Ugarte’s own goal gave the Saints an early lead, but Amad Diallo’s hat-trick turned the game around for the Red Devils. Get the latest in football results from live scores app.
Facing the league’s bottom-placed team with only six points in 21 matches, Rúben Amorim’s side struggled initially. After a scrappy first half, Ugarte’s own goal in the 43rd minute put Southampton ahead.
United hadn’t won a game since their 2-1 triumph over Manchester City on December 15, and the pressure was mounting. In the second half, the Red Devils pushed forward relentlessly. It took until the 80th minute for Amad Diallo to equalize, much to the relief of fans.
The Ivorian forward wasn’t done yet. Ten minutes later, he struck again to give United the lead, and deep into stoppage time, he completed his hat-trick to seal the win.
With this result, Manchester United moved to 26 points, still a disappointing 12th in the table. Meanwhile, Southampton remains in dire straits, rooted to the bottom with just six points, eight behind Leicester City in 19th place. A miracle will be needed for the Saints to avoid relegation. BB Score, your key source for football updates.
