Finally emerging from a slow start to his first season with United following his move from Atalanta, Hojlund got his birthday party started in the 23rd minute at Old Trafford. After failing to score in the league until December 26, Hojlund now has five goals in his last six games in all competitions. Alejandro Garnacho was left unmarked in the area for a 49th minute shot that deflected in off West Ham defender Nayef Aguerd. Fittingly, it was Garnacho — United’s brightest young star — who wrapped up the points with a cool finish in the 84th minute. But Callum Hudson-Odoi hauled Forest level on the stroke of half-time with a curler from the edge of the area.

Source: Punch February 04, 2024 19:19 UTC