What Rasmus Hojlund did before he scored helped him equalise for Manchester United vs Bournemouth

Rasmus Hojlund reacted bullishly to Bournemouth going a man down. He was responsible for ensuring Manchester United did not go down in defeat.

Hojlund had been venting at Andre Onana in the first half and made a beeline for Ruben Amorim while Bournemouth celebrated their goal. It was his turn to celebrate in added time.

It was fleeting. Only an equaliser against ten-man Bournemouth. Manuel Ugarte collected the ball to restart as quickly as possible for a team with ten wins in 34 league games.

For Hojlund, that goal could be like a winner. Another goal drought is over ahead of United's season-defining Europa League double-header with Athletic Bilbao.

Hojlund's white kit was muddied come full-time. His commitment has never been in question but his quality has. His quick-thinking and instinctive prod from Ugarte's shot was worthy of a United No.9.

Ruben Amorim sent on Chido Obi to partner Hojlund. Had Obi replaced Hojlund in the 75th minute it would have crushed his confidence. The younger Dane almost ended the day with more chances than the senior striker. Hojlund pounced when it mattered.

The addition of a second striker marked the first time Amorim has been remotely malleable with his 3-4-2-1 system. It seemed to flummox the players. Ugarte popped up at centre half when United already had three in their backline. Luke Shaw shifted to the wing, where Garnacho was supposed to be. It worked out in the end.

Hojlund scored a few during the shooting practice before kick-off and they threatened to be his only shots all afternoon. When Hojlund charged into the penalty area in the 50th minute with Patrick Dorgu on the ball, he slipped and the ball harmlessly whistled across the penalty area. Hojlund vented again.

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