Rasmus Hojlund sealed a stunning comeback for Manchester United with his first Premier League goal, raising eyebrows about the £64 million investment in the young Danish striker. Having also found the net in the Champions League Group with five goals, he answered questions about his worth on Tuesday night.

 

His 81st-minute volleyed winner completed the comeback from 2-0 down, leaving Hojlund visibly emotional and even bringing his father to tears in the stands. Despite Old Trafford facing criticism from opposing fans, it still proved capable of producing magical moments.

 

INEOS Sporting Director Dave Brailsford, representing chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who recently acquired 25 percent control of the club, witnessed the transformation. What started as a shambolic first half turned into a special night for Manchester United.

In a challenging season marked by disappointments, the Red Devils did not appear ready to sugarcoat their struggles. Aston Villa took a two-goal lead in the first half-hour, with 19-year-old Argentine international Alejandro Garnacho scoring twice in the 59th and 71st minutes.

 

Hojlund’s magical moment in the second half transformed the narrative. The contrast between the halves was stark, especially against a side with genuine title-winning aspirations.

 

Manchester United entered the game after a dismal 2-0 defeat to West Ham, marking their worst start to a season since 1930 in terms of total defeats. The 13th loss seemed imminent as Aston Villa took control with goals from John McGinn and Leander Dendoncker in the first half.