Manchester United’s bid for top four finish in the Premier League was dealt a huge blow on Friday (Feb 23) after star striker Rasmus Hojlund suffered a muscle injury. Hojlund, United’s main man in recent weeks has scored in six consecutive Premier League matches and looked in great nick before the unfortunate news on Friday. The injury is expected to keep him out of action for at least the next couple of weeks, including the Manchester Derby on Sunday (Mar 3).

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Manchester United to miss Hojlund’s services

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 “All the players will get the opportunity to show their qualities. We saw players who didn’t have the chance in the first half of the season or they were injured and now they will get opportunities,” United manager Erik ten Hag said on Friday ahead of the Premier League match.

Hojlund, who was criticised for not scoring in the first half of the Premier League campaign has been in fine form since the turn of the year. After scoring a late winner against Aston Villa on Boxing Day, the Danish striker has scored in six consecutive outings including a brace against Luton Town away from home last weekend.

The 20-year-old’s absence will be a big miss for the side as they will have Marcus Rashford as the lone striker for the coming three weeks. United will face Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday before taking on City in the derby next Sunday.

United’s fine form coupled with other teams dropping points has seen them within eight points of fourth paced Aston Villa. United experienced a turbulent start to the campaign, but have since buckled up and yet to lose in the Premier League in 2024. They have won four consecutive matches in the league while going six unbeaten in all competitions.

As things stand, Villa are in pole position to reach the Champions League next season with 49 points while Spurs are fifth with 47 points. A win for United over the weekend and a head-to-head contest between Aston Villa and Spurs in March could see the gap narrow down in the coming days.

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