Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund has become the youngest-ever player to score in six successive Premier League games, following his opening goal against Luton Town.
His run in front of goal started with a fine strike against Aston Villa back on Boxing Day, as Erik ten Hag’s men came from 2-0 down to overcome the Villans 3-2.
After missing the defeat at Nottingham Forest due to illness, further finishes against Tottenham, Wolves and West Ham followed, as the former Atalanta man took his tally to 10 for the season in the process.
Sweeping home Harry Maguire’s flick on at Villa Park meant he made it five in five last Sunday, as United left it late to post another impressive win on the road.
Leading the line against the Hatters, Rasmus made no mistake in notching past Luton goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski, after seizing on an early mistake by Amari’i Bell.
The Dane took just 37 seconds to find the net – United’s quickest-ever Premier League away goal – as he set the tone for an entertaining first period in Bedfordshire.
Just a fortnight on from his 21st birthday, Hojlund beat Newcastle United midfielder Joe Willock to become the youngest player to score in half-a-dozen straight matches.
Willock was 21 years and 272 days when he went on a hot streak for the Magpies, shortly after signing from Arsenal.
