During Manchester United’s 3-1 win against Southampton on Thursday evening, Rasmus Hojlund showed visible signs of frustration as his side struggled in the early stages. After booting the woodwork, he was seen venting at teammate Alejandro Garnacho, as tensions mounted during a lackluster performance from the Red Devils. Hojlund, who has scored only two Premier League goals this season, was replaced after 53 minutes by Joshua Zirkzee, further highlighting his inability to impact the game.
Amidst United’s struggles, it was Amad Diallo who came to the rescue with a stunning 12-minute hat-trick, securing all three points for Ruben Amorim’s side. Southampton had taken the lead through an own goal by United’s Manuel Ugarte, and they looked on course to cause an upset at Old Trafford. However, Diallo’s heroics—scoring in the 82nd, 90th, and 94th minutes—turned the tide in United’s favor.
Garnacho, who was part of the celebrations after Diallo’s third goal, also played a role in helping his side secure victory. This dramatic win was United’s first home victory since December 1st, but despite the result, Amorim was not fully satisfied with the performance. He expressed concerns about his team’s struggles playing at Old Trafford, acknowledging the difficulties of pressing the opposition effectively, particularly with players like Matheus Fernandes and Tyler Dibling creating problems for United’s defense.
Amorim admitted that the added pressure of playing at home has hindered his side’s performance, even as they celebrated an important win. While United will be relieved to have secured the three points, the coach’s comments show that he knows there’s still plenty of work to be done if they are to turn their home form around and compete consistently at the top.