By Peter Hall MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Three late goals from Amad Diallo dragged a below-par Manchester United to an unlikely 3-1 comeback victory over bottom side Southampton in the Premier League on Thursday.

Amad Diallo has rescued Manchester United with a late 12-minute hat trick to earn a 3-1 win over last-place Southampton in the Premier League.

But against Southampton, he had a torrid night. Kamaldeen Sulemana went past him at will and by the 58th minute, when it had happened for the fourth time, Yoro unleashed a howl of angst, whipping his head in annoyance.

Manchester United defeated Southampton 3-1 in the Premier League thanks to a second half hat trick from Amad Diallo.

Amad spared Manchester United's blushes as his three late goals secured a 3-1 win over Southampton at Old Trafford on Thursday night. United conceded from yet another set piece as Tyler Dibling flicked the ball on at the near post and it deflected off Manuel Ugarte and into the back of the net.

Three late goals from Amad Diallo dragged a below-par Manchester United to a 3-1 comeback victory over Southampton in the Premier League on Thursday.

Manchester United are back on level terms with the Saints thanks to Amad Diallo's persistence from close range to make it 1-1 at Old Trafford.

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