Published 18:12 IST, March 20th 2020

Man United's Marcus Rashford became youngest Manchester derby goalscorer on Mar 20, 2016

On March 20, 2016, Man United's Marcus Rashford became the youngest goalscorer in the Manchester Derby aged 18 years 141 days to hand United a 1-0 win.

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On this day, on March 20, 2016, Manchester United star Marcus Rashford became youngest player to score in a Manchester derby. Man United academy graduate, d 18 years 141 days, scored only game of match to hand Man United a famous 1-0 victory. Marcus Rashford goal meant that Man United defeated Man City in Manchester derby away from home for first time in four years. 

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OTD in 2016: Man United's Marcus Rashford became youngest player to score in a Manchester derby

Man United faced off against Man City in Manchester derby on March 20, 2016. Youngster Marcus Rashford, who had made his Premier League debut against Arsenal earlier in February, etched his name into Man United history, scoring a decisive goal in game at Etihad. With that goal, Marcus Rashford became youngest Manchester derby goalscorer, d 18 years 141 days. Rashford's strike was only goal of game, as Man United ir first win at Etihad Stadium since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement. 

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Marcus Rashford's Man United career at a glance

Since making his debut in 2016, Marcus Rashford has quickly become one of Manchester United's key players. English striker, who w flanks left side of attack for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side, has made 201 appearances for club so far and has scored 64 goals. 2019/20 season was Rashford's most prolific, having scored 19 times in 31 games. However, a lower back injury has ruled out  star forward for two to three months. With Premier League suspended for time being due to coronavirus pandemic, Man United fans will hope that Rashfrod can return to first-team action when Premier League resumes.

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18:12 IST, March 20th 2020