Bruno Fernandes gives Rasmus Hojlund blunt reminder of striker's 'responsibility' despite struggling Man Utd No.9 finally ending latest goal drought against Bournemouth

The Denmark international has found the weight of responsibility that comes with filling that jersey at Old Trafford difficult to shoulder at times. He did, however, get on the scoresheet to rescue a point for the Red Devils in a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth.

That effort brought a six-game goal drought to a close, but he only has four efforts in the Premier League to his name this season and nine strikes in total from 46 appearances in all competitions.

United captain Fernandes has reminded Hojlund of what he needs to deliver for the good of the collective cause, with the Portuguese telling MUTV: “Strikers are about scoring goals and we all know that, he knows the responsibility of being the No.9 of United and he has to score goals, that’s the demand of a club like this, not only for him, but for everyone else.

“Everyone that plays here who has the qualities to get into the box to score goals has to do it. Today, it was Rasmus, and everyone is very happy to see a striker scoring and hopefully it’s going to give him a little bit of a push for what’s coming.”

Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim told Sky Sports of seeing Hojlund get back on the goal trail: “It is always important for strikers to score. But when we look at the game as a striker it is not just the goals. It is a good boost but the next game is a new history and we have to go again.”

United, who are hoping to see Europa League glory salvage what has been a hugely disappointing season, are being linked with a number of strikers - including Victor Osimhen and Liam Delap - after seeing Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee struggle for a spark in the final third.