Game Manchester United with Southampton closed the 21st round of the Premier League. Theoretically, she was the favorite team Reuben Amorim, although she was not victorious in league for as many as four meetings. The last time she won was on December 15, against Manchester City (2-1). Despite everything, she played at home and was in 15th place in the table. In turn, Jan Bednarek's team closed the pack – only 20th place. Moreover, the last time she won was on November 2 – 10 matches back.
Poor first half for Manchester. Southampton surprised their rivals
Each team dreamed of breaking the inglorious streak. In the first half, Southampton surprisingly showed more initiative. It was the guests who had the first opportunity to score a goal. All thanks to Yukinari Sugawara. And although a moment later Manchester responded with a shot by Alejandro Garnacho, in the following minutes the Pole's team, in which Bednarek played from the first whistle, posed a threat more often.
Only there was no luck. Tyler Dibling and Mateus Fernandes' shots were brilliantly saved by Andre Onan. Additionally, in the 26th minute, the hosts called for a penalty after an alleged handball by one of the players football players Southampton, but the judge did not accept their demands.
Finally, the guests were lucky and they achieved their goal. Manuel Ugarte gave a helping hand in the 43rd minute. After a cross from a corner kick, the ball bounced off Manchester's defensive midfielder, changed its flight path and fell into the net. Thus, the Uruguayan scored an own goal. The first set of the match at Old Trafford ended with Southampton leading 1-0.
Manchester fought to equalize. And he finally achieved his goal. And he even won more
And how? she looked second installment? Amorim quickly made a few changes to bring some freshness to the team and get it going. Only the desired effect was not visible. Although Manchester kept possession of the ball longer and was actually getting closer to their opponents' penalty area step by step, it did not translate into the scoreboard. Antony hit a great shot, but the opponents' defense was working well and it was extremely difficult to equalize.
It finally worked! In the 82nd minute, Amad Diallo scored a great shot. And Manchester did not intend to stop there and looked for the winning goal. He pressed harder and harder against Southampton's goal, looking nervously at his watch. And in the 90th minute another goal was scored – in favor of the hosts. It was won by none other than Diallo. He became the hero of the meeting. In fact, in the fourth minute of added time he scored a hat-trick, taking advantage of a terrible mistake by Southampton's defense. Then Bednarek was no longer on the pitch – he went off in the 83rd minute.
Manchester United – Southampton 3-1
Thanks to the victory, Manchester United moved up to 12th place in the table with 26 points. Thus, he came a little closer to fighting for places entitling him to play in European cups. What about Southampton? It is still in last place – six points. It is as many as 10 points behind the safe zone and is approaching relegation from the Premier League.