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Rasmus Hojlund “happiest man alive” after first Premier League goal with Manchester United

Hojlund netted the winning goal at Old Trafford in the 82nd minute of the clash.

Manchester United's Danish striker #11 Rasmus Hojlund (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on December 26, 2023. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /
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Rasmus Hojlund said he was the “happiest man alive” after scoring his Premier League goal in Manchester United’s 3-2 comeback victory over Aston Villa on Boxing Day.

Hojlund netted the winning goal at Old Trafford in the 82nd minute of the clash with Unai Emery’s high-flying Villa.

Hojlund scores first Premier League goal

“It’s been a while but I’m happy,” the 20-year-old told Amazon Prime at full-time.

“I’m the happiest man alive right now - you can see in the celebrations as well. We believe until the end and we showed a lot of character again today.”

Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund
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Manchester United's Rasmus HojlundOLI SCARFFAFP

Champions League goals

The Denmark international had already made his mark in the Champions League, scoring five goals for United in six group-stage games since joining from Serie A side Atalanta.

“I’ve scored a couple in the Champions League but of course it’s been a while in the Premier League,” he said.

“I’m happy to get the first one and now hopefully I can keep going.”