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Topics: Aston Villa, Manchester United, Rasmus Hojlund, Premier League, Football
Ryan Smart
Topics: Aston Villa, Manchester United, Rasmus Hojlund, Premier League, Football
A lip-reader has revealed what Douglas Luiz allegedly said to Rasmus Hojlund as the Dane left the pitch in Manchester United's 2-1 win over Aston Villa - and what a fan shouted.
Hojlund scored the opening goal for United in the first half - his fifth goal in five consecutive games as he continues to have a growing influence on Erik ten Hag's side.
The 21-year-old later took the opportunity to waste some time when United went 2-1, with the Dane substituted in the closing stages.
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As he walked off the pitch, he held up his fingers in a '2-1' gesture to Villa fans, who were unsurprisingly not too impressed.
But Hojlund was also involved in a furious exchange with Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz, who had earlier scored an equaliser for the hosts in the second half.
The Brazilian grabbed Hojlund's shirt before the pair exchanged words.
And professional lip reader Jeremy Freeman has revealed to the Daily Mail exactly what Luiz allegedly said.
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The midfielder said to Hojlund: "You s**t, come on, you know, you push off, just go off."
A fan then shouted towards the United forward: "You f***er, f**k off, you f***ing n**ce."
Tempers were certainly high at Villa Park, but United managed to hold on and come away with a crucial three points that could play a key role in deciding the teams that qualify for next season's Champions League.
Ten Hag's side are currently in sixth position, six points behind fourth-placed Tottenham. Had they lost in the Midlands, they would have instead been 11 points behind Villa, who would have occupied the fourth spot in the Premier League table.
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Speaking after the game, Ten Hag told the club's official website: "It [the win] was massive. It's a massive win for us.
"We get closer, and that was the aim for today and was absolutely our target. And we did it.
"And I think the way we did, I think I liked it, and of course, I liked especially the first 20 minutes. And when we are dictating the game, after I think we are dropping a little bit too much.
"We had our moments in the counter attacks, but yeah, I think then at 1-1, to fight back, we are really happy for today."