(CNN) -- Robin van Persie atoned for an embarrassing second half penalty miss to complete a hat-trick and give Manchester United a dramatic 3-2 win at Southampton Sunday in the English Premier League. United had to come from behind twice to claim the three points at St Mary's but it was tough on the newly promoted home side, who played a full part in a pulsating early season encounter. They went ahead after 16 minutes when Rickie Lambert headed home at the far post after a fine cross by Jason Puncheon. The lead did not last long as van Persie, signed from Arsenal in close season, chested home a cross and fired across Kelvin Davis in the Southampton goal.
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Manchester United win 3-2 at promoted Southampton in EPL
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Robin van Persie grabs hat-trick but misses second half penalty
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