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Manchester United equalled a long-standing European record in the 3-2 triumph over Bodø/Glimt in the UEFA Europa League fixture played at Old Trafford on Thursday night.
The home side opened the scoring within the first minute of the game through Alejandro Garnacho, no thanks to a mistake from the Bodø/Glimt goalkeeper Nikita Haikin.
It was the first time the Red Devils scored in the opening minute of a major European game in 33 years.
Per OptaJoe, the last time the club did that was in the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup tie with Montpellier in 1991 when Brian McClair opened the scoring for the Red Devils in the fixture.
Despite a fast start, Bodø/Glimt were able to turn the game on its head through goals from Håkon Evjen and Philip Zinckernagel before United regained their composure.
A brace from Rasmus Højlund ensured the Premier League giants grabbed their second victory in the competition and the first under new gaffer Ruben Amorim.
The victory takes United to nine points, one point adrift from the top 8, which will secure a direct place in the round of 16
Manchester United have to build on the momentum against Everton
The performance against Bodø/Glimt was far from convincing but Manchester United needed to secure a victory to boost the momentum under Amorim.
United could not get the maximum points against Ipswich Town and failure to do so against another inferior side could have raised more concerns and fear among the fans.
The Red Devils could not have hoped for a better way to build on the momentum as they welcome Everton to Old Trafford on Sunday in the Premier League matchday 13 fixture.
Manchester United languish in 12th place in the Premier League standings but can get into the top half with a victory against Everton who have one win in the last five games.