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Manchester United secured their first win under Ruben Amorim as Rasmus Hojlund struck twice in a seesaw 3-2 victory over Bodo/Glimt at Old Trafford.
While the Portuguese coach’s opening fixture against Ipswich brought a new system and new approach, many of the same failings that led to the sacking of Erik ten Hag remained apparent as Manchester United ceded an early lead to be held at Portman Road. There would have been fears of something similar here when, having gone ahead inside 60 seconds through Alejandro Garnacho, the hosts fell behind as their Norwegian visitors struck twice in quick succession.
But Hojlund levelled with a fine finish just before half time, before putting Amorim’s side back in front by turning the lively Mason Mount’s cross into the far corner to secure three points in the Europa League.
Re-live all of the action from Old Trafford in our live blog below:
Rasmus Hojlund speaks to TNT Sports after firing Manchester United to victory
“I think it was a bit of a bad start. We showed character, but we want to make sure these games don’t get too exciting. But obviously it is about the three points.
“He told me today not to think too much about the guys behind me, just try and go for what I can see in front of me. We saw that on the first goal.
“Obviously it is going to take time, but you could see today the patterns are getting pressure. Now it is for us to build on it. This system reminds me a bit of how I played in Atalanta. I think it suits me well.”
Harry Latham-Coyle28 November 2024 22:00
Manchester United 3-2 Bodo/Glimt, 90 + 2 minutes
Pounded away by Andre Onana! Crisp and clean from Patrick Berg, bending it over the wall, but Onana leaps across to save.
A brief check for a subsequent handball is cleared.
Harry Latham-Coyle28 November 2024 21:52
Manchester United 3-2 Bodo/Glimt, 90 + 1 minutes
Handball! Casemiro is just, just outside the area as a chipped pass strikes his outstretched arm – but this is a chance for Bodo/Glimt to fire freely on Andre Onana’s goal from left of centre.
Harry Latham-Coyle28 November 2024 21:51
Manchester United 3-2 Bodo/Glimt, 90 minutes
Three additional minutes for Manchester United to see out.
Harry Latham-Coyle28 November 2024 21:50
Manchester United 3-2 Bodo/Glimt, 88 minutes
The offside flag is already being hoisted as Andre Onana acrobatically palms away a header from Kasper Hogh. The striker didn’t look particularly offside, it must be said – but Onana was equal to it, anyway.
The goalkeeper is then shown a yellow card for timewasting.
Harry Latham-Coyle28 November 2024 21:49
Manchester United 3-2 Bodo/Glimt, 86 minutes
New man Auklend gets on the ball as Bodo/Glimt find some passing fluency. Manchester United reform in time to snuff out the danger.
Here come the Norwegian side again, venturing as far as the edge of the area yet no further – strong stuff from Casemiro, showing his experience with a well-judged intervention.
Harry Latham-Coyle28 November 2024 21:46
Manchester United 3-2 Bodo/Glimt, 83 minutes
Change five of five for the visitors: off trots opening goalscorer Hakon Evjen as Sondre Auklend joins proceedings.
Harry Latham-Coyle28 November 2024 21:43
Manchester United 3-2 Bodo/Glimt, 81 minutes
A glimpse for Marcus Rashford, his shot off-line having shown real purpose in driving at goal.
Harry Latham-Coyle28 November 2024 21:41
ANALYSIS: A mixed bag for Manchester United
It is turning into another entertaining, eventful night at Old Trafford. Alejandro Garnacho is relentless, if not clinical when chances come his way. Mason Mount offered encouragement. It may be instructive that Marcus Rashford has come on as the right-sided No 10 and Luke Shaw again as one of the back three, rather than a wing-back. Neither Tyrell Malacia nor Antony impressed in their new roles.

Richard Jolly at Old Trafford 28 November 2024 21:38