Hojlund Scores Again, Manchester United Beats And Moves West Ham United

Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund celebrated the goal he created against West Ham United. (X/@manutd)

JAKARTA - Striker Rasmus Hojlund again scored a goal that brought Manchester United to beat West Ham United 2-0 in the English Premier League match at Old Trafford Stadium, Sunday, February 4, 2024 evening WIB. MU also shifted his rivals.

Hojlund is getting sharper. Long time barren and unable to score goals, Hojlund finally broke the deadlock when MU won 3-2 over Aston Villa. Since then, he has not stopped breaking into the opponent's goal.

The match against West Ham was Hojlund's last moment scoring. The former Atalanta forward has always scored one goal in four league games.

In the FA Cup match against Newpont County, the Danish national team striker also successfully tore up the opponent's goal.

In the duel against West Ham, Hojlund opened the Red Devils victory. His right foot kick successfully beat goalkeeper Alphonse Areola in the 23rd minute.

Starting from the action of midfielder Casemiro who managed to win the ball and master it. He then released a pass at Hojlund which was completed optimally.

Winning 1-0 made Erik ten Hag's troops even more enthusiastic about suppressing the Hammers' defense. Moreover, they are superior in possession of the ball. Only their attacks failed more often so that the score lasted until halftime.

In the second half, MU continued to play aggressively. Bruno Fernandes et al showed that Old Trafford had returned to being the 'team of nightmare' for the visitors.

The host's attack finally paid off. Winger Alejandro Garnacho broke into West Ham's goal when the game had only been running for four minutes. Fernandes gave the assist and was completed by Garnacho.

MU is unstoppable. Garnacho managed to score a brace after making another goal in the 84th minute. This Argentine national team player welcomed the assist from midfielder Scott McTominay. The score changed to 3-0 and lasted until the end of the match.

The victory made MU shift West Ham in the standings. Now, MU has moved up to sixth by pocketing 38 points. Two points ahead of West Ham who came down to seventh position.