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Manchester United avoided further embarrassment after their humiliating defeat to Manchester City by coming from behind to beat Cypriots Omonia Nicosia 3-2 in the Europa League on Thursday, while Premier League leaders Arsenal eased past Bodo/Glimt. Marcus Rashford scored twice along with Anthony Martial after both came off the bench in the second half as United recovered after Iran international Karim Ansarifard gave the hosts a shock lead on 34 minutes.

Nikolas Panagiotou pulled one back for Neil Lennon’s Omonia with five minutes to play but United held on for a second win in three Group E outings. Cristiano Ronaldo, who was an unused substitute for United’s 6-3 loss at City last weekend, played the full 90 minutes as he made just his fourth start for the club this season. Erik ten Hag’s side remain second in the group behind Real Sociedad, who made it three straight wins with a 2-0 victory against 10-man Sheriff Tiraspol in Chisinau. Continue reading ”        RASHFORD RESCUES MANCHESTER UNITED IN CYPRUS AS ARSENAL CRUISE IN UEL”

Man United are committed to keeping Marcus Rashford at Old Trafford for the 2022-2023 campaign despite interest from Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports. Sportsmail revealed on March 8 that PSG had registered an interest in the England international and the Ligue 1 side launched their first move earlier this week. However, the Red Devils are eager to keep hold of the 24-year-old and agree new terms with the forward this summer. According to ESPN, United have no intention of selling Rashford this summer. The report also states that the Red Devils are eager to extend the forward’s contract at the club.

As it stands, Rashford has less than 12 months left on his existing deal at United. However, there is an option to extend the contract by a further year – keeping him at the club until at least 2024. The 24-year-old’s representatives were in Paris earlier this week to hold discreet talks with PSG. Continue reading ”         MANCHESTER UNITED EAGER TO AGREE NEW TERMS WITH MARCUS RASHFORD”

England attacker Marcus Rashfordwill definitely have ‘return to form’ on his agenda when he takes to the field in the colours of Manchester United this weekend. Marcus Rashford is expected to be in the Manchester United squad for the away game against rivals Leeds United on Sunday. The Manchester United Academy graduate would be hoping to return to scoring form against the Whites at Elland Road at the start of next week.

Marcus Rashford has been very prolific as a Manchester United substitute this season on the back of his return from a shoulder surgery in October, but he has been the opposite as a starter. The attacker has scored four goals in the Premier League as a substitute this season, which is a record amongst all the players. In stark contrast, he has yet to score any goal as a Premier League starter this season.
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England international Marcus Rashford and the other Manchester United attackers were heavily criticised by Jamie Redknapp on Sky Sports while he was giving the analysis of their Premier League clash with hosts Norwich City. Redknapp was not impressed with the lacklustredisplayshown by the Manchester United attacking quartet of Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford, Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes.

During his half-time analysis, Redknapp detailed how Marcus Rashfordand the other Manchester United attackers produced a poor display against the Canaries who are the bottom team on the Premier League log.
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