Manchester United’s misfiring front line has finally showed glimpses of sparking into life. The Reds have struggled for goals all season, netting just 18 in their first 18 league games.
They improved that total by three in the midweek comeback win over Aston Villa. Rasmus Hojlund broke his Premier League duck with the winner while Alejandro Garnacho took his top-flight season tally to three with a brace.
The Argentina international saw another chalked off for offside while Marcus Rashford, the shoulder on which the team was carried last season when he plundered 30 goals in all competitions, showed glimpses of the form which has deserted him all term. READ MORE: Garnacho is doing what Ronaldo didn't do at United READ MORE: New details of Ratcliffe's investment emerge It was a welcome fillip for manager Erik ten Hag as well as watching Ineos sporting chief Sir Dave Brailsford who is set to play a leading role at Old Trafford once Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 25 per cent investment is ratified by the Premier League.
United will hope the off-field investment and on-field victory can prove the catalyst for a more successful second half of the season having flattered to deceive thus far.