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Manchester United's soaring triumph ignited by Hojlund's brilliance

Posted : 04 February 2024

In a triumphant display fueled by the rejuvenated Hojlund, Manchester United secured their third consecutive victory across all competitions, propelling them beyond West Ham to claim the coveted sixth position. Hojlund, who had faced a sluggish start to his debut season with United after transferring from Atalanta, kickstarted his birthday celebration in the 23rd minute at Old Trafford.

 

Seizing on a precise pass from Casemiro, Hojlund, the Danish striker, artfully created space with a deft touch before unleashing a powerful drive that swiftly evaded Alphonse Areola's reach from just inside the area.

 

This marked a significant turnaround for Hojlund, who had struggled to find the net in the league until December 26 but has since notched up an impressive five goals in his last six appearances across various competitions.

 

The 49th minute witnessed Alejandro Garnacho, left unmarked in the area, delivering a shot that found its mark, deflecting off West Ham defender Nayef Aguerd. As a poignant tribute to the 1958 Munich air crash, which claimed the lives of eight United players, wreaths were laid on the pitch by managers Erik ten Hag and David Moyes before kick-off. While the current United team may not be compared to the tragic 'Busby Babes,' Ten Hag's squad honored their memory with an enterprising performance reminiscent of their predecessors.

 

In a fitting conclusion to the match, Garnacho, United's emerging young star, sealed the victory with a composed finish in the 84th minute. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest found themselves just two points above the relegation zone after securing a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Bournemouth.

 

The Dutch forward, Justin Kluivert, provided Bournemouth with an ideal start by slotting home in the fifth minute. However, Callum Hudson-Odoi restored parity for Forest on the brink of halftime with a sublime curler from the edge of the area. Bournemouth's challenges intensified as they had Philip Billing sent off in the 84th minute for a foul on Hudson-Odoi.

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