Rasmus Hojlund shuts down comparisons with Man Utd hero after win against Brentford | football

Ethan Pinnock headed Brentford in front at half-time, a goal clouded by controversy as United defender Matthijs de Ligt was being treated for a head injury at the time.

But the Red Devils equalized with a sublime strike from Alejandro Garnacho shortly after the break and Hojlund completed the turnaround with a low effort over Mark Flekken to take the roof off Old Trafford.

Having missed the start of the season with a hamstring injury, Hojlund was making just his second start of the Premier League campaign on Saturday.

Erik ten Hag was keen not to overload Hojlund and risk further injury and the young forward was replaced by Joshua Zirkzee after scoring what turned out to be United’s winner.

The result lifted United to 11th in the table and Hojlund was delighted to be back on the pitch alongside Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernando, who assisted his goal in the 62nd minute.

“I think all of us up front clicked really well,” he told MUTV.

“It was great to play with Marcus, Alejandro, Bruno and all the guys from the beginning at Old Trafford again. I’ve really missed it.

“Obviously having an injury early in the season and now being 100% fit is a very good experience.

“I just try to bring everything I can every time I step on the pitch, especially here.”