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

Amad Diallo bagged a hat trick that began in the 82nd minute with Manchester United trailing 1-0 to Southampton.

For a good 80 minutes or so, Manchester United were facing the potential ignominy of a fourth consecutive home defeat. The first television sets had only been on sale a few years the last time that happened at Old Trafford.