Topics: Rasmus Højlund, Manchester United, West Ham, English Premier League
The Danish striker gave his side the lead through a well-worked 23rd-minute goal that also saw him make history.

Despite a rough start in the Premier League, Manchester United striker Rasmus Højlund has finally started to show his worth.

The Danish striker started for his team in their Premier League showdown with West Ham, and rightfully so, having scored in his three previous top-flight outings for the Red Devils.

And he wasted no time in leaving his mark, breaking the deadlock in the 23rd minute via a well-worked goal to give his club the lead.

The combination of a lovely dummy and a low-drilled shot earned him his ninth goal of the season. Furthermore, he also made Premier League history along the way on what was his 21st birthday.

As mentioned earlier, Højlund scored in his last three league appearances for the club. With this goal, he became the youngest player in Manchester United history to score in four consecutive Premier League games.

This is an impressive feat given the number of talented youngsters to have played for the English giants, including icons like Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo. Nonetheless, the most important aspect is not the individual accolade but the three points.

While Erik ten Hag's men are in the mix for a top-four finish, they entered this round trailing fourth-placed Aston Villa by a whopping 11 points. A win over West Ham would see them slash that gap to eight, which is crucial, as their next opponents in the league are Unai Emery's side.