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Manchester United showed how lethal they can be by putting Southampton to the sword in Tuesday night’s 9-0 win.

The scoreboard spells out Southampton’s misery in their 9-0 defeat to Manchester UnitedCredit: AP:Associated Press

It’s the not the first time the Red Devils have been in ninth heaven, thrashing Ipswich Town in 1995. Southampton also have previous when it comes to shipping in nine goals in a game.
And while an encounter between Portsmouth and Reading in 2007 is the highest scoring Premier League game of all time, a 7-4 win for Pompey, we’re celebrating biggest winning margins.
Here’s seven mega wins that have stayed in the memory.
MAN UTD 9-0 IPSWICH TOWN, 1995
Incredibly, United scored six times in an astonishing second half against strugglers Ipswich during the 1994-95 season.

Andy Cole was in prolific form, netting five of the nine as Sir Alex Ferguson looked on in glee.
But United finished runners-up to Blackburn that season, predictably Ipswich finished rock bottom and were relegated.

Andy Cole celebrates his second goal in the 9-0 rout of IpswichCredit: Getty Images – Getty
SOUTHAMPTON 0-9 LEICESTER, 2019
Under Brendan Rodgers Leicester City have been championed for their free-flowing football.
And with Jamie Vardy in their side, they’re always going to score lots of goals.

The former England international netted a hat-trick as they thrashed the Saints 9-0, while Ayoze Perez also shared the match ball with his fellow forward.

Jamie Vardy was in inspired form in Leicester’s 9-0 win over SouthamptonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
TOTTENHAM 9-1 WIGAN, 2009
Like Andy Cole, Jermain Defoe put in a five star (or goal) performance against the Latics.
Amazingly though, all his five goals were scored in the second half of Wigan’s embarrassing 9-1 defeat at White Hart Lane.
Luck for Wigan they finished six points clear of relegation, if they were level their goal difference would’ve cost them because it was the worst in the league thanks to this defeat.

Tottenham destroyed Wigan in 2009Credit: Getty Images – Getty
NEWCASTLE 8-0 SHEFFIELD WED, 1999
This wasn’t even in the era of Kevin Keegan’s entertainers either.
But they did have a steady hand in Sir Bobby Robson, who loved building an attacking team.
And with Alan Shearer leading the line, they thrashed a sorry Owls team – with the England legend scoring five times.

Alan Shearer scored five times against a sorry Sheffield Wednesday team in 1999Credit: PA:Press Association
CHELSEA 8-0 WIGAN, 2010
Like Southampton, Wigan have a penchant for a Premier League tonking.
And this 8-0 capitulation happened remarkably the same season they lost at Spurs 9-1.
A Didier Drogba hat-trick, two from Nicolas Anelka, and one each from Frank Lampard, Salomon Kalou and Ashley Cole bumped up the scoreline as the Blues lifted the Premier League title.

Ashley Cole, one of Chelsea’s scorers in the 8-0 rout of Wigan, lifts the Premier League title after thrashing the LaticsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
SOUTHAMPTON 8-0 SUNDERLAND, 2014
This must’ve sent those stalwart Mackem fans on the Sunderland Till I Die documentary potty.
But at least it reminds them they were a Premier League outfit once upon a time.
Southampton stuffed them 8-0 under Ronald Koeman, and ended up recording a decent campaign finishing 7th and qualifying for the Europa League.

Jacks Cork beats Vito Mannone of Sunderland to score the third goalCredit: Getty Images – Getty

MAN CITY 8-0 WATFORD, 2019
In what was a football masterclass from Pep Guardiola’s side, the Hornets were torn apart by a rampant City in 2019.
Inside the first 18 minutes, they were 5-0 up – with Kevin de Bruyne pulling the strings.
It was Watford’s biggest defeat in English football.
A season earlier, don’t forget, they were ripped apart again by City in the FA Cup final losing 6-0.

Watford’s stars were left humiliated after an 8-0 beating at Manchester CityCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

DESCRIBED as a generational talent by the Italian media, Amad Diallo has Manchester United fans eagerly anticipating his arrival.
The 18-year-old was signed by the Red Devils in October for a reported £37million fee, and is expected to link up with his team mates in the next coming days once a work permit is issued.

Man Utd signing Amad Diallo is expected to link up with his team mates this weekCredit: Getty Images – Getty

Diallo shared a snap on Instagram on Monday jetting off on a private plane

On Monday, he shared a snap on Instagram flying out on a private plane – and given his career progression so far that’s a life he will surely become accustomed to.
Diallo only made his professional debut in 2019, when he came on as a sub for Atalanta in the 79th minute of their Serie A game against Udinese.
But within four minutes his name was on the scoresheet and a buzz was generated.
No wonder Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is purring at the thought of adding the exciting winger to a resurgent Red Devils squad that’s in title contention this year.

OUT OF AFRICA
Diallo was born in Abidjan in the Ivory Coast and moved to Italy at the age of 10.
The family settled in a town near Parma, and at the suggestion of Fabrizio Gilioli, the father of ex-Modena player Cris Gilioli (currently a coach at US Sassuolo) Diallo and his brother Hamed would join local boys’ side Boca Barco.
Both went on to trial at AS Lucchese after being spotted by former AC Milan goalkeeper Giovanni Galli.
But it was Amad who would be signed up professionally first in 2014.

After impressing Atalanta youth coordinator Maurizio Costanzi at a tournament in which he was the youngest player, as well as top scorer, Diallo was invited to train with I Nerazzurri.

New team mate Paul Pogba poses for a snap with a young Diallo in 2015

Diallo joined Atalanta’s youth set-up in 2014Credit: Getty Images – Getty

AS Sassuolo star Hamed Junior Traore is Diallo’s brotherCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Diallo’s official Instagram page contains a photo of the winger with Pogba who was at Juventus in 2015.
When the teenager’s transfer to United was confirmed, the French World Cup winner sent him the message “Welcome, kid” with a wink emoji.
IMPRESSIVE FROM THE START
Without his older brother Hamed (who signed for Empoli in 2015 and now plays for AS Sassuolo) to protect him, Diallo could have found his new surroundings daunting.
Initially, he began life in the U14 championship in Italy, but was soon promoted to the U15 team.
There, he led Atalanta Primavera into the Final Eight – a playoff tournament that pits the best U15 teams in Italy against one another.
They faced off against Roma in the final, and it was no surprise who made the difference.
Diallo starred and scored in a 2-0 win as Atalanta were victorious.

Diallo rose through the ranks at Atalanta and starred at youth levelCredit: Getty Images – Getty

Italian media have labelled Diallo a generational talent
FIRST TEAM CALL-UP
More goals followed at youth level – 12 in 27 appearances in 2017-18 for the U17 team, then a season later six goals and six assists in the U19 championship – helping Atalanta win it.
A star-turn at the Supercoppa Primavera – where he provided two assists in a 2-1 win over Fiorentina – convinced first team coaches he was ready for the bigger stage.
Four days before Halloween in 2019, Diallo put the frighteners up Udinese.
Coming on as a sub in the 79th minute, the wideman received the ball just past the halfway line and drove towards Udinese’s defence, who backed off in fear.
He then unleashed a powerful low shot from the edge of the box that whistled into the back of the net. A star was born.

Diallo made his debut in 2019 for the first team and scored within four minutesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is eager to integrate Diallo into his first team plansCredit: Getty Images – Getty

It’s no wonder Solskjaer is eager to link up with his new prodigy, and plans on throwing him in at the deep end.
The Norwegian has called Diallo an “exciting prospect” and reportedly feels it would be a waste of time keeping him out of the limelight in youth football.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Sir Alex!
The legendary Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson turns 79 today, and despite retiring seven years ago his legacy at Old Trafford will never be forgotten.

Sir Alex Ferguson, who turns 79, won 13 league titles at Man Utd and had his team fighting till the endCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

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He won the Premier League 13 times with Manchester United, as well as delivered two Champions League titles.
And they did that in style, often winning games in the final moments or as it became to be coined ‘Fergie Time’.
But what were the best ‘Fergie Time’ moments that invoked ‘Squeaky bum time’ and had United fans jumping for joy? Let SunSport reveal our top five.

5. UTD 4-3 MAN CITY 2009-10
Nothing is better than beating your cross town rivals than nabbing a last-minute winner.
And Fergie’s men pushed to the final kick of the game in their Premier League match against Manchester City during the 2009-10 season.
It seemed United would have to settle for a point at Old Trafford, when Craig Bellamy netted an equaliser in the 90th minute.
However, six minutes into added time Michael Owen popped up with a real poachers effort to secure the three points.

Michael Owen celebrates winning the Manchester derbyCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
4. UTD 3-2 ASTON VILLA 2008-09
There’s something about the Theatre of Dreams that evokes real drama.
And a new leading man was born during the 2008-09 season, with Aston Villa threatening to derail Manchester United’s title bid.
With 10 minutes to go, Cristiano Ronaldo equalised to ensure a frantic finish at Old Trafford.
Then, as the clock struck 90 minutes, an unknown 17-year-old by the name of Federico Macheda turned in the box and curled home a stunning winner.

Federico Macheda’s curling effort kept United’s title aspirations going in 2008-09Credit: Getty – Contributor

Macheda was an unknown 17-year-old when he netted the dramatic winnerCredit: Getty – Contributor
3. UTD 2-1 LIVERPOOL 1998-99
The 1998-99 season was Manchester United’s most successful as a football club.
They famously won the treble that year, although you might argue luck was on their side in the FA Cup.
Before THAT semi-final against Arsenal when Dennis Bergkamp missed a last-minute penalty, many will forget they scrapped through against Liverpool in the fourth round.
Dwight Yorke levelled in the 80th minute with United looking seemingly doomed.
Then, as a replay loomed, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer popped up with a typical predator’s finish in injury time to send United through to the next round.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s goal kept Manchester United’s treble dream alive in 1998-99Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd
2. UTD 2-1 SHEF WED 1992-93
It was a game that kicked off the ‘Fergie Time’ saying and sparked famous touchline celebrations from Sir Alex and his assistant Brian Kidd.
United were trailing Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 with four minutes to play when captain Steve Bruce, who hadn’t scored in six months, headed home from a Denis Irwin corner.
And Fergie’s team weren’t done yet. As United threw the kitchen sink at the Owls – they secured a winner with ANOTHER Bruce header.
That confidence booster inspired United to win their last five games and land their first league championship for 26 years. You could argue it also ignited the Sir Alex revolution.

Steve Bruce celebrates his 96th minute winner against Sheffield WednesdayCredit: PA:Press Association
1. UTD 2-1 BAYERN 1998-99
It will always be Sir Alex’s most famous victory, and it couldn’t have been more epic.
The Scot dreamed of winning the Champions League after dominating domestically.
And for the majority of their game against German giants Bayern Munich they were completely outplayed.
However, they hung on in there until the final moments – winning a corner in the last minute and trailing to Mario Basler’s early goal.
91 minutes were on the clock when Teddy Sheringham swept home an equaliser.

With the Bayern’s morale depleted, United won another corner minutes later.
David Beckham whipped it in, for Sheringham to meet the ball with his head and Solskjaer to tap it into the roof.
United were european champions, and they couldn’t have done it more fittingly… in ‘Fergie Time.’

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer taps home United’s 93rd minute against Bayern MunichCredit: PA:Press Association

Solskjaer’s goal was one of two in injury time to defeat the GermansCredit: PA:Empics Sport

Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates with his players after their remarkable win over Bayern MunichCredit: AP:Associated Press

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MARCUS RASHFORD, Mason Greenwood and now Charlie McNeill.
Manchester United are rich with youthful strikers set to dominate their first team in years to come.

Charlie McNeill is already turning heads at Old Trafford since joining Man Utd in OctoberCredit: Getty Images – Getty

McNeill, 17, was snatched from United’s crosstown rivals Man CityCredit: Getty Images – Getty

But it’s the new kid on the block, 17-year-old McNeill, who is earning major plaudits.
A £750,000 signing from crosstown rivals Manchester City, who will be kicking themselves for losing another top talent (think Jadon Sancho), McNeill has already turned heads at Old Trafford.
In 2018, he inked a six-year deal with Adidas that could net him over a £1million.
And in his first eight starts for the Under-18s, he’s netted six times – settling into his new surroundings much quicker than imagined.

But there shouldn’t really have been any doubts that his goalscoring prowess wouldn’t immediately translate with his new side.
After all, McNeill scored over a staggering 600 goals at youth level.
ALWAYS A RED DEVIL
Astonishingly, McNeill has bounced between the Manchester clubs a few times.
He was originally part of United’s academy and played alongside Greenwood.

Adidas signed McNeill to a six-year deal back in 2018Credit: Instagram @charliemcneill9

Since moving to Man Utd, McNeill has exploded into life in his new surroundingsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
In 2014 he made the switch to Manchester City, where he established himself as one of the most impressive young strikers in European football.
His record in front of goal was nothing short of amazing.
For City’s U15s team he scored 110 goals in 72 games – while also registering 38 assists.
Knowing they had to lure McNeill back, United fought off competition from Juventus and RB Leipzig to bring him back to Old Trafford in October.
‘RIDICULOUSLY GOOD’
McNeill’s start to his second coming at United has been phenomenal.
According to the Manchester Evening News, they’ve been told by United sources that the hotshot teen has been “ridiculously good” in training sessions.

In eight starts with United U18s McNeill has six goalsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

Man United coaches have said that McNeill has been ‘ridiculously good’ in trainingCredit: Getty Images – Getty

On his U18 debut his double earned United a 4-0 win over Derby County.
And in a stunning 4-3 win over Liverpool, he showed how lethal he is in front of goal – bringing a Noam Emeran cross down with one touch before driving a shot into the bottom left corner.
He’s a man who knows instinctively where the goal is.
With Greenwood and Rashford working alongside him in tandem, United should be good for goals in years to come.

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