Since the beginning of the year, Manchester United’s culture and attitude have drastically changed as Erik ten Hag’s team is now beginning to see some success.

The Red Devils’ last loss was seven games ago, and they won 2-1 against Luton Town over the weekend to earn three more points.

Hojlund-Rasmus-Luton Town
Rasmus Hojlund scored both goals in the opening 10 minutes of play, and the BBC’s Garth Crooks praised his overall performance, adding that United “have a new hero.”

The fact that the numbers have improved since Hojlund took over and that the number 11 is already a fan favourite is not coincidental.

The stats from Rasmus Hojlund’s season

We can now put an end to Hojlund’s early Premier League problems and the worries raised by the fact he failed to score in his first 14 league games.

The 21-year-old only needed to score his first goal to get off to a fast start, but his five goals during the Champions League group stage showed that he is a truly great striker. The fact that the Dane has missed 12 significant opportunities this season indicates that, while he was getting into dangerous positions in the top tier, his finishing wasn’t always dependable.

Premier League Manchester United Kylian Mappe Rasmus Hojlund
Even so, with seven goals and two assists in the Premier League, Hojlund has become the youngest player in history to score in six straight games. As a result, he is Ten Hag’s team’s leading goal contributor in the league.

The only like-for-like replacement is Anthony Martial, whose contract expires this summer, so the former Ajax manager may have issues if the young player is sidelined by injury or if his play declines. Luckily for Hojlund, who is eager for his big break, the Dutchman might have the ideal long-term opponent.

Joe Hugill might start for Manchester United next.

After moving from Sunderland to Manchester United in 2020, striker Joe Hugill has been a subject of interest for some time now. With his special combination of height and speed, the 6 foot 2 jewel has destroyed defences in the academy, making him a highly sought-after player.

But the slightly less flashy side of his game impressed MUTV commentator Luke Chadwick, who said the 20-year-old is more of a “old school” centre forward, making him the ideal backup for Hojlund, who has also been called that by journalist Vayam Rohit Lahoti.

Hojlund Man, Hugill Kane, and the United Premier League
The striker’s stats really do speak for themselves, and during his time in the academy, he developed a reputation for being a clinical finisher with excellent technical ability. This has led some to draw comparisons between him and Harry Kane, who began his career at rival Tottenham Hotspur’s youth academy and is now considered the “world’s best striker” according to pundit Andros Townsend.

The Career Stats of Hugill

Club

Lighters

Objectives

Helps

Burton Albion

4

1.

1.

Altrincham

7.

1.

0

Man United U18’s

24

18

4

Man United U23’s

57

31

3.

Overall

92

51

8

Statistics from Transfermarkt

The big number nine, who wanted to get experience playing men’s football, signed a loan deal with Burton Albion, a struggling League One team, in January. In two games, he has scored and provided an assist.

Hugill might have to wait a bit longer for his opportunity in the first team because Hojlund is sure to be the future star to lead the line at Old Trafford, but the Dane would have an amazing rival in him.

Having already placed his trust in players like Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo, Ten Hag may choose to turn once more to the academy rather than shelling out big money for a replacement for Martial this summer.