By Peter Hall MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Three late goals from Amad Diallo dragged a below-par Manchester United to an unlikely 3-1 comeback victory over bottom side Southampton in the Premier League on Thursday.

But against Southampton, he had a torrid night. Kamaldeen Sulemana went past him at will and by the 58th minute, when it had happened for the fourth time, Yoro unleashed a howl of angst, whipping his head in annoyance.

Amad Diallo scored a stunning late hat-trick as Manchester United turned what seemed certain to be an embarrassing loss into a thrilling win over Southampton at Old Trafford.United looked like they

Amad Diallo scored his first career hat trick rescuing Manchester United against Southampton in the Premier League.

Amad Diallo has rescued Manchester United with a late 12-minute hat trick to earn a 3-1 win over last-place Southampton in the Premier League.

Amad spared Manchester United's blushes as his three late goals secured a 3-1 win over Southampton at Old Trafford on Thursday night. United conceded from yet another set piece as Tyler Dibling flicked the ball on at the near post and it deflected off Manuel Ugarte and into the back of the net.

Manchester United have had a pair of encouraging results after a losing run. Can they keep it going against the bottom team in the table?

Amad scored a 12-minute hat-trick in the closing stages to help Man United come from behind to beat Southampton 3-1.

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