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.

Ruben Amorim said he was thankful that Amad's late hat trick against Southampton made a post-match conversation with Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe go smoothly.

On New Year’s Eve, families of Manchester United players watched an open training session at Carrington and enjoyed food in the graduate lounge beside the pitches. United had been beaten at home by Newcastle United the night before,