United's modern-day talisman didn't net the first of his late flurry until the dramatic contest with Southampton had ticked into the 82nd minute. Amad's initial effort was blocked by a rapidly fading Kyle Walker-Peters, but the ball bounced kindly for the Ivorian who coolly slotted past Aaron Ramsdale at the second attempt.

Amad Diallo's emergence under Ruben Amorim has given Manchester United a glimmer of hope amidst an otherwise disappointing Premier League season.

Amad Diallo displayed an emphatic performance against Southampton to win the game for Manchester United. Diallo is the first united player to register a hattrick after Cristiano Ronaldo.