Premier League takeaways: Hojlund six in row, Salah back in business, Haaland misfires

Another week and another goal for Rasmus Hojlund who scored for the sixth Premier League game in a row as Manchester United edged out Luton Town 2-1 on Sunday.

It took the 21-year-old Dane until December 26 to open his league account for Erik ten Hag's side but has hit the ground running since.

His first goal came after just 37 seconds meant became the youngest player to score in six successive Premier League games, at 21 years and 14 days, beating the record of Newcastle United's Joe Willock set in 2021.

“We recruited him on his character,” said Ten Hag after the match. “I knew it was strong. He can really perform under stress and that is something you need as a Manchester United striker.”

What will be concern for Ten Hag at Kenilworth Road would have been the performances of experienced duo Harry Maguire and Casemiro who were both hooked at half-time after picking up reckless yellow cards.

21 - Aged 21 years and 14 days, Rasmus Højlund is the youngest player ever to score in six successive Premier League appearances, surpassing Joe Willock's record (21y 272d). Super. pic.twitter.com/pzSvombDyU

Mohamed Salah made a welcome return for Liverpool on Saturday, coming on for the injured Diogo Jota just before half-time at Brentford.

The Egyptian was making his first appearance since New Year's Day – after picking up a hamstring injury while away at the Asian Cup – but was quickly back in the groove, scoring one and supplying an assist for Cody Gakpo, putting the icing on the cake of a 4-1 win.

That takes his goals tally for the season to 15 – with nine assists – behind only Erling Haaland (16) in the scoring charts with no one bettering his 24 goal contributions.

Salah has now scored and assisted in 30 different Premier