Man Utd striker Rasmus Hojlund makes Premier League history that can never be repeated

Manchester United’s Rasmus Hojlund has made Premier League history.

On Friday, Hojlund was voted as the Premier League’s Player of the Month for February.

No player was directly involved in more league goals that month than the 21-year-old, who netted five times while also claiming an assist.

Hojlund scored in all four of his February appearances, with United winning each match. Overall, he netted in six consecutive games - the youngest player in history to do so.

Moreover, Hojlund has become the first ever Dane to be named the Premier League’s Player of the Month.

The striker topped a seven-person shortlist that also included Phil Foden, Joao Gomes, Pascal Gross, Rodrigo Muniz, Bukayo Saka and Ollie Watkins while he is the second United player this season to win the award after Harry Maguire claimed it in November.

Hojlund has been sidelined with a muscle injury for the past couple of weeks, and in turn, missed United’s last three games, including a 3-1 Manchester derby defeat to Manchester City.

United are preparing to take on Everton at Old Trafford on Saturday, and ahead of the fixture, the forward teased that he may be available.

“That would be nice," Hojlund told MUTV when asked about the progress he is making from the injury. "Let’s see, but I’m going to be back as soon as possible.

Hojlund has become the first ever Dane to be named the Premier League’s Player of the Month (Getty)

“I don’t want to put a date on it because it will just interfere or something, but I think we’re not far off.”

Reflecting on his excellent run of form Hojlund added: "I have to give credit to my teammates, they are the reason why I have performed this month.

“They have helped me, but from a personal point of view, I've done well, so I'm very happy and grateful.

"I think I always like to say I have confidence before going into the games.

“Of course, you have a little bit of momentum when you've scored and you feel in a good flow, you just want the next game to come. I don't really care how they go in, I just want to get on the scoresheet."

Topics: Manchester United, Premier League, Rasmus Hojlund, Football, Everton

Chris Byfield

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