Premier League: Amad's late hat-trick secures Man Utd's comeback triumph over Southampton
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Synopsis
On January 17, Manchester United achieved a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Southampton in the Premier League. Amad's remarkable late hat-trick turned the tide, ensuring an unexpected comeback win for the Reds as they climbed to 12th in the table.
Key Takeaways
- Amad secured a hat-trick for United.
- United climbed to 12th place in the Premier League.
- Southampton remains at the bottom with only one win.
- United is unbeaten against Southampton in their last 16 encounters.
- Southampton's winless away streak extends to 18 matches.
Manchester, Jan 17 (NationPress) Manchester United secured a gritty 3-1 victory against Southampton in the Premier League, thanks to a remarkable hat-trick from Amad that clinched an unexpected comeback win.
This victory propelled United to 12th place in the standings, while Southampton, still struggling with only one win in the 2024/25 season, remains 10 points away from safety at the bottom of the table.
The first half was a challenging affair for United, who found themselves on the back foot during a lively exchange. Just minutes before halftime, Manuel Ugarte inadvertently turned a Saints corner into his own net.
Despite their one-goal lead, Southampton proved to be stubborn opponents. However, Amad rose to the occasion when it mattered most, finally breaking through Aaron Ramsdale's defense in the 82nd minute.
Not satisfied with a draw, the Ivorian sought more and netted another with stoppage time approaching, finishing a pass from Christian Eriksen in front of the Stretford End. He capped off his performance by scoring a third just seconds before the final whistle, single-handedly securing the win for the Reds.
“We didn’t perform well, but at this point, securing the win is crucial. Southampton put up a commendable fight. We have much to improve upon—the team is quite fatigued. Today wasn’t about lack of enthusiasm; it was about lacking control throughout the match,” remarked United manager Ruben Amorim.
Manchester United is now unbeaten against Southampton in their last 16 Premier League encounters (W 8 D 8), marking their joint-longest ongoing streak against any opponent in the league (equal to 16 against Charlton).
Conversely, Southampton finds themselves without a win in their last 18 Premier League away games (D4 L14), the longest winless streak on the road since Aston Villa in September 2019 (21 matches).
