What’s Hot and What’s Not from the 2017 EFL Cup final

HOT – Manolo Gabbiadini

Although he was denied a predatory hat-trick, what a start to life Gabbiadini is having at Southampton.

The 25-year-old, who joined The Saints from Napoli only last month for a reported £15m, has now scored five goals in his first three appearances for Claude Puel’s men.

The Italian looks the real deal for Southampton and was a handful for United defenders Eric Bailly and Chris Smalling all afternoon.

The Red Devils snatched a late winner, only after Shane Long replaced Gabbiadini after 83 minutes, highlighting what a huge influence the forward had on The Saints’ push for their first-ever major trophy since 1976.