After a promising first season under Erik ten Hag, what followed was a challenging second season with more ups and downs, in no small part due to a series of injuries. Dropping near mid-table meant United were out of the European places after Christmas but their fortunes have recently improved and they took sixth place from West Ham with a 3-0 win at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils are still six points behind fifth-placed Tottenham – a position that could be enough for Champions League qualifying – and eight points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa, where Man United will compete on Sunday.
“I always try to help the team by scoring goals or providing assists,” Garnacho said after his brace against Wolves. I don’t care if Rasmus (Hojlund) or (Marcus) Rashford scores or not, I think the team must win and must get into the top 6 again.’
“Hopefully, you know, (I can score) 10, 12 goals (by the end of the season).
“We now surpass West Ham into the top six but of course we want to be in the Champions League next year, so we have to keep this momentum and try to win the next game.”
Man United has won 4 out of 5 matches in all competitions since the beginning of the year, drawing the remaining match, with Hojlund scoring in the last 4 matches. The summer signing celebrated his 21st birthday by opening the scoring on Sunday, continuing his fine start by breaking his Premier League streak in a 3-2 Boxing Day win over Aston Villa. gift.
“I’m very happy for Rasmus and also because today is his birthday,” Garnacho told MUTV. Ramus had a difficult start but he has now scored in four consecutive matches. I’m very happy for him and the whole team.”
Hojlund’s strike was complemented by a brace from Garnacho, with his first goal celebrated by sitting on the advertising board alongside grinning young guns Hojlund and Kobbie Mainoo.