After scoring his first EPL goal for Man United, see what Hojlund said about it
Rasmus Hojlund exuberantly expressed himself following his maiden Premier League goal for Manchester United in their thrilling 3-2 victory against Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
After trailing by two goals at halftime due to strikes from John McGinn and Leander Dendoncker, United’s determination shone through in the second half.
Alejandro Garnacho’s brace set the stage, and Hojlund’s instinctive finish in the dying moments sealed the dramatic win.
While Hojlund had previously found the net five times in the Champions League, the Premier League had proven elusive.
He faced scrutiny, having missed more than nine significant goal-scoring opportunities without finding the back of the net—a statistic unmatched by any other player in the league.
In the aftermath of his milestone moment, Hojlund conveyed his emotions and aspirations:
Rasmus Hojlund: “I’m the happiest man alive right now.“
He added, “It’s been a while, but yeah, I’m happy. We believe until the end. We showed a lot of character today. I scored a couple in the Champions League, but it’s been a while in the Premier League. I’m happy to get the first one, and I hope to build on that.”
His teammate, Alejandro Garnacho, also chimed in with praise for the collective effort of the team and highlighted the contributions of both himself and Hojlund.
Alejandro Garnacho: “Too many people talk about the strikers in Manchester United. Today you see Marcus Rashford with the assist, me and Rasmus Hojlund with the goals, so I’m very happy. I said in the changing room that we needed to get back into the game. We never give up. I’m happy for Rasmus Hojlund to score his first Premier League goal.”
On their budding partnership, Hojlund shared his admiration for Garnacho:
Hojlund on Garnacho: “Whether he plays on the left or the right, he’s an incredible talent and… only 19. We talk a lot and try to connect because we hope we have many years here at Manchester United to come.“
As both young talents look forward to creating more memorable moments, the Manchester United faithful can only anticipate a brighter future ahead.
