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Topics: Alejandro Garnacho, Manchester United, Rasmus Hojlund, Premier League, Aston Villa, Fan Reactions
Ryan Smart
Topics: Alejandro Garnacho, Manchester United, Rasmus Hojlund, Premier League, Aston Villa, Fan Reactions
Footage of Alejandro Garnacho celebrating Rasmus Hojlund's winner for Manchester United in their 3-2 Boxing Day win over Aston Villa has got fans talking.
Hojlund netted his first Premier League goal to complete a stunning comeback from 2-0 down against Villa.
The 82nd-minute strike was United's third goal since half time, with Garnacho scoring the other two in what was a memorable Boxing Day spectacle at Old Trafford.
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The pair gave an emotional interview after the game, with Hojlund declaring himself 'the happiest man alive' following his goal.
Garnacho could not hide his delight at the result as well, with the 19-year-old inspiring a comeback similar to those produced by the United of old.
The Argentinian is one of the latest successful United academy graduates, having joined the youth setup from Atletico Madrid in 2020 before graduating to the first team two years later.
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And his passion for United was there for all to see after Hojlund scored his goal.
You can see Garnacho's celebration below.
Taking to X (Twitter), one United supporter commented: "One thing about Garnacho is that he loves United. You'll get maximum effort 24/7."
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Another added: "Garnacho's celebration after this goal was everything."
A third said: "That Garnacho celebration when it goes in."
And a fourth wrote: "That Garnacho celebration when Hojlund completed the comeback was more because Hojlund scored his first PL goal. That's brotherhood right there."
Speaking to Amazon Prime after the full time whistle, Garnacho said: "It's a great feeling, you know [to win]. We are Manchester United, we are 2-0 down, and we never give up. It was a great comeback from the team.
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"I said in the changing room that we need just one goal to get back into it. As I said before, we never give up, we scored the first goal and kept pressing.
"I'm happy, and I'm happy for Rasmus also. It's one of the best days of my life."