The Ivorian international Amad Diallo scored a late hat-trick that left Southampton regretting missed opportunities, as an impressive performance from the Saints ultimately went unrewarded at Old Trafford losing 3-1 defeat.

This marked Diallo’s first senior hat-trick, and after a long wait at Old Trafford, the visitors seemed on track for their first Premier League away win of the season when Manuel Ugarte’s own goal gave Southampton a deserved lead at halftime 43rd minute.

Kamaldeen Sulemana was outstanding, forcing a series of first-half saves from André Onana, and Southampton continued to press forward after the break.

Manchester United began to apply pressure as the game progressed, eventually levelling the score when Diallo scored his first goal with only eight minutes remaining.

Just when it seemed that Southampton would secure at least a point—something they deserved based on their performance—Diallo struck again with a crucial second goal in the 90th minute before completing his hat-trick in stoppage time.

After the match, Amad Diallo spoke to TNT about his impressive 12-minute hat-trick: “In football, you have to believe. We believed until the end, and we are very happy to win this game. We drew with Arsenal and Liverpool, so the confidence was there. We are very happy.”

When asked where this week ranks for him, after scoring his first senior hat trick and signing a new contract, he said: “Maybe it’s one of the best weeks of my life. I am very happy about this win. This team deserved to win this game.”

Regarding why United took so long to find their rhythm, he explained: “We know we have quality players in this team. Sometimes we need to be more hungry in the final third. Today, we showed in the end that we were the best team. I am so happy for this win because this team deserves it.”

Diallo added, “I am ready to play in any position the manager wants me to. I am prepared to fight for this club. I am delighted to play wherever the manager assigns me and thrilled to have scored a hat-trick.”