Rasmus Hojlund Scores 'Outrageous' Goal with his CHEST to Put Man United Two Goals up at Luton Town
- 3 months ago
Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund has been hailed for his 'outrageous' finish with his chest to put the visitors two goals up at Luton Town.
The Dane had put Man United calmly in front after just 36 seconds following an error from the hosts, but the second was a controlled move to direct a ball from Alejandro Garnacho into the back of the net with his chest.
On Sky Sports commentary, Gary Neville said the Dane had done 'well' to control the ball in such an instinctive way into the back of the net.
He added: 'The second goal has been coming. Since his first goal, United hasn't been letting up.
'That's not a lucky deflection, I think he turns his chest deliberately there.
'That's a really difficult skill to pull off. He's raw, he's unpolished but that's a fantastic goal from Hojlund.'
Fans on social media were similarly quick to hail the 'outrageous' finish, which came after just seven minutes.
One wrote on X (formerly Twitter): 'Rasmus Hojlund just scored with his chest. This guy is not normal.'
Another noted: 'That was outrageous from Hojlund to react that quickly and chest the ball towards goal and in. Manchester United cruising.'
'That is a ridiculous, and completely intentional, finish from Rasmus Hojlund. Elite stuff that!' wrote a third X user, whilst another simply said: 'Hojlund that's ridiculous strikers instinct take a bow'.
While Hojlund's brace had put the visitors comfortably in control in the opening ten minutes, Luton's Carlton Morris was able to score a 14th-minute header to reduce the deficit.
After three goals in the first quarter of an hour, the goalscoring ceased, and Manchester United won 2-1.
Hojlund's early goal made him the youngest player to score in six consecutive Premier League games, 14 days after his 21st birthday.
He surpassed Joe Willock's previous record of 21 years and 272 days old by rounding the goalkeeper and slotting home after Amari'i Bell's error.
Holland started his goalscoring streak on Boxing Day, scoring the winner when the Red Devils beat Aston Villa 3-2 at Old Trafford.
He also found the back of the net against Tottenham, Wolves, and West Ham before putting the Red Devils 1-0 up in their 2-1 victory over Aston Villa last week.
Sunday's match at Kenilworth Road was attended by pop star Harry Styles, who was spotted wearing Manchester United kit during his time with One Direction.
Styles, who also shares an unlikely friendship with Rio Ferdinand, met the Sky Sports team in the gantry before kick-off.
The 30-year-old also enjoyed a kickabout with Man United legend David Beckham and his son Brooklyn in 2015.
The Dane had put Man United calmly in front after just 36 seconds following an error from the hosts, but the second was a controlled move to direct a ball from Alejandro Garnacho into the back of the net with his chest.
On Sky Sports commentary, Gary Neville said the Dane had done 'well' to control the ball in such an instinctive way into the back of the net.
He added: 'The second goal has been coming. Since his first goal, United hasn't been letting up.
'That's not a lucky deflection, I think he turns his chest deliberately there.
'That's a really difficult skill to pull off. He's raw, he's unpolished but that's a fantastic goal from Hojlund.'
Fans on social media were similarly quick to hail the 'outrageous' finish, which came after just seven minutes.
One wrote on X (formerly Twitter): 'Rasmus Hojlund just scored with his chest. This guy is not normal.'
Another noted: 'That was outrageous from Hojlund to react that quickly and chest the ball towards goal and in. Manchester United cruising.'
'That is a ridiculous, and completely intentional, finish from Rasmus Hojlund. Elite stuff that!' wrote a third X user, whilst another simply said: 'Hojlund that's ridiculous strikers instinct take a bow'.
While Hojlund's brace had put the visitors comfortably in control in the opening ten minutes, Luton's Carlton Morris was able to score a 14th-minute header to reduce the deficit.
After three goals in the first quarter of an hour, the goalscoring ceased, and Manchester United won 2-1.
Hojlund's early goal made him the youngest player to score in six consecutive Premier League games, 14 days after his 21st birthday.
He surpassed Joe Willock's previous record of 21 years and 272 days old by rounding the goalkeeper and slotting home after Amari'i Bell's error.
Holland started his goalscoring streak on Boxing Day, scoring the winner when the Red Devils beat Aston Villa 3-2 at Old Trafford.
He also found the back of the net against Tottenham, Wolves, and West Ham before putting the Red Devils 1-0 up in their 2-1 victory over Aston Villa last week.
Sunday's match at Kenilworth Road was attended by pop star Harry Styles, who was spotted wearing Manchester United kit during his time with One Direction.
Styles, who also shares an unlikely friendship with Rio Ferdinand, met the Sky Sports team in the gantry before kick-off.
The 30-year-old also enjoyed a kickabout with Man United legend David Beckham and his son Brooklyn in 2015.