The atmosphere at Old Trafford was electric with relief as Rasmus Hojlund finally scored a Premier League goal for Manchester United against Aston Villa.

Despite showing promise in the Champions League, United’s Danish forward has gone 14 games without a league goal.

After United rallied from a 2-0 deficit to draw level with Villa on two goals each from Alejandro Garnacho, they needed another hero, and they got it.

From 12 yards out, Hojlund witnessed the ball strike the post and go into the back of the net as it was finished with a turn, swivel, and left-footed finish.

The attacker had been under growing criticism since his summer signing from Atalanta for £72 million due to his domestic goal drought and the team’s оffensive wоes.Old Trafford went into a frenzy when their summer transfer finally got his chance in front of the home crowd, and the relief was palpable.

Not only that, but it made me long for the days of Sir Alex Ferguson, when comebacks were more often than they are under Erik ten Hag this season.

Also, some started comparing it to Federico Macheda’s 2009 memorable winner for United against Villa in a similar situation, even though the two players are at opposite phases of their careers.

With five goals in six Champions League games for the club this campaign, 20-year-old Hojlund has already showed glimpses of his potential. He will hope this goal at Old Trafford is just the beginning of his United career.

United sought to strengthen up their defense a few minutes after the Dane scored, so they substituted youngster Willy Kambwala, who could play extra central defense, for him.

United escaped with their fourth Premier League loss in six games thanks to his efforts at Old Trafford, and they are now in sixth position in the league, five points behind fourth-place Tottenham, who have played one more game.