Rasmus Hojlund Makes Premier League History with Historic Opening Goal at Luton
Manchester United’s Rasmus Hojlund has been on fire lately, and his scorching run of form continued during the team’s trip to Luton. In just 37 seconds, Hojlund found the back of the net, making a small but impressive piece of Premier League history in the process.
The 21-year-old seized an opportunity presented by some terrible defending and calmly slotted the ball past the Luton goalkeeper. This goal marked Hojlund’s sixth consecutive match in which he has scored in the Premier League, a remarkable feat that secured his place in history.
By achieving this milestone, Hojlund became the youngest player ever to score in six consecutive Premier League games, at just 21 years and 14 days old. He surpassed the previous record held by Newcastle’s Joe Willock, who accomplished the feat at 21 years and 272 days old from April to May 2021. Even Erling Haaland, who scored in six games on the spin for Manchester City at 22 years and 73 days old from August to October 2022, couldn’t match Hojlund’s accomplishment.
Hojlund’s incredible achievement puts him in esteemed company at Manchester United. According to BBC 5 Live Sport, only Cristiano Ronaldo, Ruud van Nistelrooy, and Eric Cantona have previously scored in six successive Premier League games for the club. It is an impressive list to join for the young Danish forward.
Manchester United legend Gary Neville, who was commentating on the game for Sky Sports, praised Hojlund’s anticipation and composure. He remarked, “Hojlund, he anticipates. You think, has he taken it too wide? But no, it’s devastating. He’s in form. He looks like the real deal.”
Hojlund’s goal-scoring prowess was on full display just seven minutes into the match, as he cleverly deflected a miscued shot by Alejandro Garnacho into the net with his chest. This second goal of the game brought his tally to seven goals in the Premier League this season, an impressive feat for a player who joined Manchester United from Atalanta last summer.
In addition to his domestic success, Hojlund has also found the back of the net five times in the Champions League and once in the FA Cup. It is becoming an increasingly promising first campaign with the club for the young Danish star.
As Hojlund continues to impress, speculation about his future is already starting to swirl. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is reportedly interested in signing him this summer as a replacement for Kylian Mbappe. However, Manchester United fans will surely hope that their rising star remains at Old Trafford and continues to deliver standout performances.
It is clear that Rasmus Hojlund’s historic opening goal at Luton has solidified his place as one of the most exciting young talents in the Premier League. With his impressive scoring streak and growing reputation, he is undoubtedly a player to watch in the coming seasons.