Manchester United got back to winning ways in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Saturday lunchtime with a 2-0 win over Everton.
19.02.2024 - 06:03 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Rasmus Hojlund was happy to play his part in another important Manchester United win over Luton Town, but he admits he was a little disappointed that they didn't win by a greater margin.
Hojlund bagged a brilliant brace as United raced into an early two-goal lead before Carlton Morris grabbed one back for the home side at Kenilworth Road.
Both sides would go on to have plenty of other chances to win the game, including Hojlund, who saw a second-half effort saved by Thomas Kaminski from close range.
Bruno Fernandes should have scored when he rounded the Luton 'keeper only to have his shot blocked by Albert Sambi Lokonga, while Alejandro Garnacho wasted a glorious one-on-one with Kaminski as well.
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United did enough to grind out another three points, but Hojlund has warned that they can't afford to switch off again if they are to have a successful end to the campaign.
"Three points is the most important. I am there to help the team, so I am happy," he told BBC's Match of the Day. "We are switching off a little bit. We know with this crowd and also the team, they are in a good run of form. We made it hard for ourselves today.
"I was rubbing my hands a lot of times because I was quite nervous. I'm grateful for the win, though, but a little bit lucky.
"I had a chance myself that I needed to put in the back of the net. Of course, we need to score those. But I am sure that next week we will bounce back and show Old Trafford what we are made of."
Manchester United got back to winning ways in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Saturday lunchtime with a 2-0 win over Everton.
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