Erik ten Hag’s team could hardly have asked for a better start against the Hatters. Rasmus Hojlund scored twice in the first seven minutes to continue his remarkable form in front of goal. However, the home team quickly closed the gap.

Before that, Manchester United had a chance to score a third goal when Marcus Rashford led the counterattack. Ten Hag’s team regained control of the ball in their own half, and that allowed Rashford to break through, with Hojlund and Harry Maguire also rushing forward.

Rashford decided to go for the ball himself and failed to shoot the cross. But speaking on Sky Sports, Gary Neville insisted he was surprised by the 26-year-old’s speed.

“He has other options, but the confidence is still there, the motivation is still there. It was scary when he got past Ross Barkley. Hojlund and Maguire’s runs opened up space and he could Passed it back to them, but he didn’t. In the end he took the shot.”