Manchester United faced an early setback against Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt but rallied to secure their second consecutive Europa League victory since parting ways with Erik ten Hag
The team had begun their campaign with three straight draws but now appear to be finding form under new management.
After scoring in the opening moments of Rúben Amorim’s managerial debut at Ipswich on Sunday, United wasted no time against Bodo/Glimt, breaking the deadlock within a minute.
Visiting goalkeeper Nikita Haikin’s misjudged clearance, following a poor back-pass, was blocked by Rasmus Højlund, leaving Alejandro Garnacho to slot the ball into an empty net.
However, defensive lapses soon exposed United. Håkon Evjen equalized in the 19th minute, and Philip Zinckernagel capitalized on more slack defending to put Bodo/Glimt ahead just four minutes later.
United struggled to create chances until the brink of half-time, when Noussair Mazraoui delivered a precise cross to Højlund, who flicked the ball up and volleyed it clinically into the bottom corner.
The home side regained control shortly after the interval. Manuel Ugarte’s low cross set up Højlund for his second goal of the night, as he tapped the ball in from close range. United then endured a nervy moment when goalkeeper André Onana appeared to handle the ball outside his area, but the referee allowed play to continue.
Amorim’s side ultimately held firm, securing a hard-fought victory and giving their new manager a positive start at Old Trafford.
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