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.

That's what makes Amad Diallo's emergence in recent weeks so special. Just days after signing a new contract with the Premier League giants through the summer of 2030, Amad's sensational hat-trick rescued the club from disaster as they beat Southampton by a 3-1 score.

United may be 10 points above the drop zone, but more inconsistent performances that don't go their way could prove costly