Rooney’s first hat-trick for United came on his debut on 28 October 2004 in a 4–0 win against Fenerbahce in the Champions League. However, his first Premier League hat-trick came two years later on 28 October 2006 during Manchester United’s 4–0 win over Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok Stadium.
At just 20 years old, he delivered a masterclass in finishing. His goals that day included a sharp counter-attacking finish from Louis Saha, a calm flick past the keeper and a superb late chip to seal the treble.
Amad’s performance against Southampton came late, scoring all three in just 12 minutes. He is the first United player to score a hat-trick since Cristiano Ronaldo.
