Rasmus Hojlund fired Manchester United to a late 2-1 win at Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League on Thursday, while Tottenham were held to a stalemate at Rangers. Ruben Amorim's United side came from behind to best the Czech side thanks to a second-half brace by Danish striker Hojlund, they now sit seventh in the league phase standings.

"The win is important at the moment and it's good to prepare for the next game," United manager Amorim told TNT Sports.

A top-eight finish will see United qualify automatically for the round of 16, while finishing ninth to 24th will earn them a play-off tie to reach that stage.

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Matej Vydra opened the scoring three minutes after half-time to stun United, before substitute Hojlund scored twice in the last half-hour to seize a vital three points for the English club.

The winner came two minutes from time when Bruno Fernandes cleverly slipped a free-kick into the 21-year-old's feet and he held off a defender before slipping home.

Elsewhere in the Europa League, Spurs drew 1-1 with Rangers in Glasgow.

The hosts sit in the final automatic qualification spot with Spurs one place below them, but both level on 11 points.

"We took the challenge with both hands, grabbed it and showed what we wanted them to show," said Rangers manager Philippe Clement. "We deserved to win the game, but I think it was a very good advertisement for Scottish football to compete with a Premier League team at full strength."

A draw somewhat eases the pressure on Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou, after his side went into the match with just one win in their last seven outings in all competitions.

Rangers took the lead two minutes after the interval when Moroccan striker Hamza Igamane continued his fine start to life in Glasgow by netting his fourth goal in as many European outings this season.

Captain James Tavernier bent an excellent inswinging pass from the right flank beyond the Spurs defence and into the path of Igamane who finished unerringly at the far post.

Substitutes Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski combined to bring the English side level with a quarter of an hour remaining, the Swede wrong-footing the goalkeeper with a cool finish from just inside the box.

Fraser Forster made a vital save from Cyriel Dessers to keep Spurs level in the last 10 minutes, and moments later the Rangers striker had a goal disallowed for offside.

"(It was) a great save by Fraser at the end. It's an important point," said Postecoglou.

Lazio top the standings with 16 points -- joint with Athletic Bilbao -- after beating Ajax 3-1 in Amsterdam to book their spot in the knock-out stages.

Lyon beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 to move up to fourth -- one place above the in-form Bundesliga club.

Anderlecht overcame Slavia Prague 2-1 in the Czech capital to jump to third in the standings.

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Rasmus Hojlund fired Manchester United to a late 2-1 win at Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League on Thursday, while Tottenham were held to a stalemate at Rangers.

Rasmus Hojlund fired Manchester United to a late 2-1 win at Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League on Thursday, while Tottenham were held to a stalemate at Rangers. Ruben Amorim's United side came from behind to best the Czech side thanks to a second-half brace by Danish striker Hojlund, they now sit seventh in the league phase standings. "The win is important at the moment and it's good to prepare for the next game," United manager Amorim told TNT Sports. A top-eight finish will see United qualify automatically for the round of 16, while finishing ninth to 24th will earn them a play-off tie to reach that stage. ALSO READ: Transgender women golfers barred from women's R&A events Matej Vydra opened the scoring three minutes after half-time to stun United, before substitute Hojlund scored twice in the last half-hour to seize a vital three points for the English club. The winner came two minutes from time when Bruno Fernandes cleverly slipped a free-kick into the 21-year-old's feet and he held off a defender before slipping home. Elsewhere in the Europa League, Spurs drew 1-1 with Rangers in Glasgow. The hosts sit in the final automatic qualification spot with Spurs one place below them, but both level on 11 points. "We took the challenge with both hands, grabbed it and showed what we wanted them to show," said Rangers manager Philippe Clement. "We deserved to win the game, but I think it was a very good advertisement for Scottish football to compete with a Premier League team at full strength." A draw somewhat eases the pressure on Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou, after his side went into the match with just one win in their last seven outings in all competitions. Rangers took the lead two minutes after the interval when Moroccan striker Hamza Igamane continued his fine start to life in Glasgow by netting his fourth goal in as many European outings this season. Captain James Tavernier bent an excellent inswinging pass from the right flank beyond the Spurs defence and into the path of Igamane who finished unerringly at the far post. Substitutes Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski combined to bring the English side level with a quarter of an hour remaining, the Swede wrong-footing the goalkeeper with a cool finish from just inside the box. Fraser Forster made a vital save from Cyriel Dessers to keep Spurs level in the last 10 minutes, and moments later the Rangers striker had a goal disallowed for offside. "(It was) a great save by Fraser at the end. It's an important point," said Postecoglou. Lazio top the standings with 16 points -- joint with Athletic Bilbao -- after beating Ajax 3-1 in Amsterdam to book their spot in the knock-out stages. Lyon beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 to move up to fourth -- one place above the in-form Bundesliga club. Anderlecht overcame Slavia Prague 2-1 in the Czech capital to jump to third in the standings. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Manchester United comes from behind to beat Viktoria Plzen; Spurs held by Rangers in Europa League

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&nbsp;the Manchester Derby on Sunday (Mar 3).

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<h2>Manchester United to miss Hojlund’s services</h2>

&nbsp;"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&nbsp;for not scoring in the first half of the Premier League&nbsp;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.

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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.

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.

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). 💬 More from Erik on Rasmus: "It is a small injury. That is what happens and the risk [when you are] playing at high intensity. "As I say it is not a big injury, but he has to wait for one, two, three weeks." #MUFC || #PL — Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 23, 2024 × Manchester United to miss Hojlund’s services "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. ALSO READ | IND v ENG: Akash Deep reflects on India debut, reveals chat with Rohit, coaches before toss 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.

Premier League: Manchester United dealt huge blow ahead of derby, Rasmus Hojlund sidelined due to injury

Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag gave a thumbs up to the Rasmus Hojlund and Marcus Rashford partnership after the duo showed promising signs of becoming a potent pair during the side's 2-2 draw versus Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday (Jan 14) at home. United scored early in the contest but the visitors managed to comeback every time when they were behind as the high-voltage affair ended in a 2-2 stalemate.&nbsp;

After the clash, Ten Hag spoke at length on Hojlund-Rashford, who were involved in the build-up to each other's goals, while talking to the reporters. He said, "I hope they keep going with this progress. You see they are coming up with routines – that is what you need. You need it everywhere but especially in the front line, where there are tight areas and quick decisions have to be made. In a split second you need the right decisions, so you need that intuition.

"When your front players are not scoring, it goes through the whole team. It makes everyone insecure, starting with the front players, because they are of course eager when they’re not scoring and play with less confidence," the United boss further opined.&nbsp;

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Notably, the 20-year-old Hojlund has scored only two league goals this season. On the other hand,&nbsp;Rashford has found the back of the net on four occasions, however,&nbsp;the pair appear to be forming&nbsp;an understanding slowly and steadily which can serve the Red Devils fruitfully in coming times.&nbsp;

After the 2-2 draw versus Tottenham, United remain below the top four and are placed seventh. Meanwhile, the Spurs are at the fifth position with 12 wins in 21 games.&nbsp;

United will&nbsp;next be in action on Jan&nbsp;28 in an FA Cup fourth-round tie against one of Newport County or Eastleigh.

Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag gave a thumbs up to the Rasmus Hojlund and Marcus Rashford partnership after the duo showed promising signs of becoming a potent pair during the side's 2-2 draw versus Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday (Jan 14) at home.

Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag gave a thumbs up to the Rasmus Hojlund and Marcus Rashford partnership after the duo showed promising signs of becoming a potent pair during the side's 2-2 draw versus Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday (Jan 14) at home. United scored early in the contest but the visitors managed to comeback every time when they were behind as the high-voltage affair ended in a 2-2 stalemate. After the clash, Ten Hag spoke at length on Hojlund-Rashford, who were involved in the build-up to each other's goals, while talking to the reporters. He said, "I hope they keep going with this progress. You see they are coming up with routines – that is what you need. You need it everywhere but especially in the front line, where there are tight areas and quick decisions have to be made. In a split second you need the right decisions, so you need that intuition. "When your front players are not scoring, it goes through the whole team. It makes everyone insecure, starting with the front players, because they are of course eager when they’re not scoring and play with less confidence," the United boss further opined. Also read: Olivier Giroud magic helps ruthless AC Milan ease past AS Roma with 3-1 win Notably, the 20-year-old Hojlund has scored only two league goals this season. On the other hand, Rashford has found the back of the net on four occasions, however, the pair appear to be forming an understanding slowly and steadily which can serve the Red Devils fruitfully in coming times. After the 2-2 draw versus Tottenham, United remain below the top four and are placed seventh. Meanwhile, the Spurs are at the fifth position with 12 wins in 21 games. United will next be in action on Jan 28 in an FA Cup fourth-round tie against one of Newport County or Eastleigh.

Man United boss Erik Ten Hag backs Hojlund-Rashford partnership after draw vs Tottenham Hotspur

Manchester United's big-money signing Rasmus Hojlund will have to wait for his Old Trafford debut after being ruled out of their opening Premier League game, manager Erik ten Hag said on Friday. The 20-year-old Danish striker, who was signed from Atalanta for a reported 72 million pounds ($91.33 million), is struggling with a stress fracture of the back.

"As we said previously, he had a small issue and he's not on the levels where our players are in this moment so we have to train him," Ten Hag told reporters ahead of Monday's home clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers. "Prognosis is always difficult to say. We are confident, and we are positive."

The United manager said he was happy with the signing of Hojlund despite the club being linked with Harry Kane - who appears set to join Bundesliga heavyweights Bayern Munich.

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"First of all, we have chosen a striker and we are really happy with our choice," the Dutchman said. "He's (Kane) a great striker... It's a miss for the Premier League, absolutely."

Defender Harry Maguire is likely to be available for United's Premier League opener, despite a reported deal being agreed with West Ham United for the out-of-favour defender.

When asked about Maguire's availability, Ten Hag said: "Of course (Maguire)."

"(Tyrell) Malacia will take some time, same as Amad (Diallo) and Kobbie (Mainoo), they are impact injuries, all the others like (Dean) Henderson, (Rasmus) Hojlund, quite short notice, but it will take a few weeks," the Dutchman added, speaking about other injury problems within the squad.

<h2>Fred on his way to Fenerbahce</h2>

Manchester United have agreed a deal in principle to sell Brazilian midfielder Fred to Fenerbahce, the Premier League club said on Friday.

The 30-year-old Fred, who has one year left on his United contract, is due to fly to Istanbul on Saturday for a medical.

British media reported that the Turkish side would pay a transfer fee of 15 million euros ($16.42 million).

"The Brazil international is set for a switch to the Turkish Super Lig, subject to a medical, agreeing personal terms and receiving international clearance to process the move," United added in their statement.

Fred joined the Old Trafford club in 2018 from Shakhtar Donetsk and has made 213 appearances, scoring 14 goals.

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Manchester United's big-money signing Rasmus Hojlund will have to wait for his Old Trafford debut after being ruled out of their opening Premier League game, manager Erik ten Hag said on Friday.

Manchester United's big-money signing Rasmus Hojlund will have to wait for his Old Trafford debut after being ruled out of their opening Premier League game, manager Erik ten Hag said on Friday. The 20-year-old Danish striker, who was signed from Atalanta for a reported 72 million pounds ($91.33 million), is struggling with a stress fracture of the back. "As we said previously, he had a small issue and he's not on the levels where our players are in this moment so we have to train him," Ten Hag told reporters ahead of Monday's home clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers. "Prognosis is always difficult to say. We are confident, and we are positive." The United manager said he was happy with the signing of Hojlund despite the club being linked with Harry Kane - who appears set to join Bundesliga heavyweights Bayern Munich. ALSO READ: Kevin de Bruyne's injury worries Manchester City as PL champions begin new season with 3-0 win over Burnley "First of all, we have chosen a striker and we are really happy with our choice," the Dutchman said. "He's (Kane) a great striker... It's a miss for the Premier League, absolutely." Defender Harry Maguire is likely to be available for United's Premier League opener, despite a reported deal being agreed with West Ham United for the out-of-favour defender. When asked about Maguire's availability, Ten Hag said: "Of course (Maguire)." "(Tyrell) Malacia will take some time, same as Amad (Diallo) and Kobbie (Mainoo), they are impact injuries, all the others like (Dean) Henderson, (Rasmus) Hojlund, quite short notice, but it will take a few weeks," the Dutchman added, speaking about other injury problems within the squad. Fred on his way to Fenerbahce Manchester United have agreed a deal in principle to sell Brazilian midfielder Fred to Fenerbahce, the Premier League club said on Friday. The 30-year-old Fred, who has one year left on his United contract, is due to fly to Istanbul on Saturday for a medical. British media reported that the Turkish side would pay a transfer fee of 15 million euros ($16.42 million). "The Brazil international is set for a switch to the Turkish Super Lig, subject to a medical, agreeing personal terms and receiving international clearance to process the move," United added in their statement. Fred joined the Old Trafford club in 2018 from Shakhtar Donetsk and has made 213 appearances, scoring 14 goals. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Manchester United's latest signing Rasmus Hojlund out of season opener due to stress fracture: Ten Hag