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Scholes noted that Man Utd player was ‘lucky to be on the pitch’ to swipe home his goal

Football — 12/27/2023

On Boxing Day, United completed a dramatic second-half comeback against Villa thanks to two goals from Alejandro Garnacho and a late winner from £72 million summer signing Rasmus Hojlund.

At halftime, Ten Hag’s men were booed off as goals from John McGinn and Leander Dendoncker placed Unai Emery’s in-form Villa team in complete control.

Paul Scholes says Man Utd player was lucky to be on the pitch vs Aston Villa

However, Hojlund’s winner, his first league goal in his 15th Premier League outing, gave United a historic triumph.

Ten Hag is reported to have planned to replace Hojlund in the second half before his 82nd-minute goal, only to leave him on and replace Marcus Rashford after the latter took a knock.

After the game, Scholes stated that Hojlund was “lucky to be on the pitch” to score.

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“He does get a little bit of luck with the goal,” United icon Scholes said after the game to Premier League Productions.

“He’s lucky to be on the field. But, like Michael [Owen] stated, when you haven’t been scoring goals, it’s always best to not think about it and act on instinct.

“He has absolutely no time [with the goal].” It happens in a split second. He’s just thinking about the far corner because it’s the only spot he can score.

“Look, I’m overjoyed for the lad. His Premier League career has had a rocky start. Hopefully, he can get back on track and score the goals he deserves.”

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Following the victory, Scholes praised both Rashford and midfielder Christian Eriksen.

“They looked a real threat after the first 25 minutes tonight,” the ex-United midfielder stated. They looked like they could score goals for the last hour.

“Marcus Rashford appeared to be back to his best. He was a little more alive. Alejandro Garnacho scored twice, while Rasmus Hojlund also scored.

“You have to remember that a lot of these players are young and will be inconsistent.” However, they must now expand on this.

“Christian Eriksen coming back into the team makes a big difference.”

United have moved up to sixth place in the Premier League table, while Aston Villa are third, having missed out on a chance to draw level on points with league leaders Liverpool.