Man Utd vs Southampton LIVE RESULT: Amad the saviour AGAIN as he scores ten-minute HAT-TRICK to hand United late win
AMAD DIALLO was Man Utd's saviour yet again as he scored a HAT-TRICK in just ten minutes to bring United back from the brink.
Southampton had taken the lead through a Manuel Ugarte own goal - it was the first time have scored from a corner this SEASON,
Man Utd's Alejandro Garnacho and Anthony both missed golden chances as Ruben Amorim's side struggled to break down the Premier League's bottom club.
But Diallo came to the rescue yet again, scoring three goals in just ten minutes to earn United all three points.
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Man Utd 0-0 Southampton
3. Fernandes runs at The Saints' defence.
He spots Garnacho in space out on the left.
The winger looks to beat his man but has to settle for a corner.
Ipswich 0-0 Brighton
33. It is still goalless at Portman Road.
The visitors are just edging it in terms of chances but it is a tight game.
Whoever scores the first goal here could get the boost needed to take control of this match.
Man Utd 0-0 Southampton
1. The hosts know victory is essential this evening.
They have done well in games of late where they have been classed as the underdogs.
It is very different tonight as they are expected to win this one.
Kick-off: Man Utd vs Southampton
We are underway at Old Trafford.
Both sides are desperate for the three points here tonight.
Man Utd get the game started.
Red Devils in need of league win
It has been four games now since Man Utd's last victory in the Premier League.
Now sitting fifteenth in the table, they need points.
Amorim will be looking to build on their morale-boosting cup win at The Emirates on the weekend.
Credit: Getty View from SunSport's Ken Lawrence at Old Trafford
Getting any sort of result from their last two fixtures looked too much for Ruben Amorim’s new United less than a fortnight ago.
Yet they emerged from Anfield with a creditable 2 – 2 draw then left the Emirates in ten-man glory after a dramatic FA Cup shoot – out victory.
Playing against the rock-bottom side in the Prem, one that has scored just 13 goals, has a different type of pressure as boss Amorim stressed.
He wants a repeat of the two high – press, all – heart performances that gave his side – and him – huge boosts. Anything less against Saints and he’s made it plain he won’t be a happy camper at all.
Scholes not happy with rumours
Speaking with BT Sport before the game, the former Man Utd midfielder feels the club should be doing all they can to secure Mainoo to a new contract.
Scholes said that the likes of Garnacho and Mainoo should be the future of this team under Amorim.
Mainoo is not happy with the contract on offer and seems to be holding out to consider his options currently.
Ipswich 0 Brighton 0
We're underway at Portman Road but there's been littler in the way of action in this one so far.
The visitors are absolutely dominating possession, with 78% of it in the first 10 minutes but they've not used the ball to create any chances.
We've just had the first shot at goal from the match after a loose pass from Ipswich keeper Christian Walton.
The ball finds it's way to Kaoru Mitoma on the left, but his weak shot is easily scooped up.
Maguire out
Harry Maguire has been rested despite a strong performance against Arsenal at the weekend.
Amorim revealed: "Harry is tired and he had a tough week.
"I think Southampton will play without a striker and with more speed in front. Lenny is a quick player and he is a top talent.
"He is ready to cope with the demands of the game."
Credit: PA
More from Amorim
The Portuguese boss added: "We don't spend a lot of times during games in the last third with the ball - we did it against Nottingham Forest but we need to improve in that part of the game.
"I understand in this moment it is OK to play like that against Liverpool and Arsenal - against Arsenal we waited for the opportunity but in the future you cannot play like that and I know that but we need time to build a different way of playing.
"In the future we are going to focus a lot on that."
Credit: Alamy 'Lacking goals'
Ruben Amorim has spoken ahead of kick off and says his team need to find a way to score more goals.
He said: "The most difficult thing to train in one team is the way you build with the ball and in the final third the way you create situations.
"That is what a big team should do very well and for that we also need time to train. We have had for a long time a lack of goals."
Welcome!
Hello everyone and welcome to live coverage of Manchester United vs Southampton.
The team news is out and we're about 30 minutes from kick off - with Old Trafford now quickly filling up.
We'll also have live updates from Portman Road where Ipswich Town face Brighton.
