Watch Manchester United highlights as Rasmus Hojlund inspired the home side to a comeback victory in Ruben Amorim’s first game in charge at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils had to come from behind to take three points against their stubborn Norwegian opponents Bodo/Glimt.
As they did against Ipswich, United took the lead almost immediately. They led after 81 seconds at Portman Road, but it took just 48 seconds for Alejandro Garnacho to put the hosts in front.
A horrible error from visiting keeper Nikita Haikin gave Hojlund the ball in a dangerous area, allowing him to find Garnacho for an easy finish.
But Bodo/Glimt refused to follow the script Manchester United fans were hoping for. Two quick-fire goals a few minutes apart flipped the game entirely with United hit twice on the break with deadly precision.
United managed to level things on the stroke of half-time, with Hojlund the scorer to make it 2-2 after an exciting first period.
A change in shape at half-time from the hosts quickly paid dividends, with Hojlund grabbing his second shortly after the break to retake the lead.
They had to endure a nervy finish, though. A free-kick in dangerous territory forced a save from Andre Onana deep into added time, but United held on for a 3-2 win to give Ruben Amorim a victory in his Old Trafford debut.
Watch: Manchester United Highlights Vs Bodo/Glimt
The win gives Amorim plenty of positives, particularly in possession. Three points has brought them closer to the Europa League top eight and kept their chances alive of automatic qualification for the last-16.
But there are still worrying signs defensively. Two goals conceded on the counter-attack shows his team are still adapting to their responsibilities in transition.
And while they did score three times, United wasted plenty of opportunities. They may get away with that against lesser opposition, but the Premier League’s top side’s won’t allow half as many chances.
Next up, United host Everton in the Premier League on Sunday. Kick off at Old Trafford will be at 1:30pm.
