Published 12:06 IST, October 31st 2019
Rashford turns 22: Manchester United striker's 3 best goals so far!
Marcus Rashford, the Manchester United striker turns 22 on Thursday and here are some of his matchwinning goals that will be remembered by the club's fans.
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Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford grabbed headlines again on Wednesday as he scored winning goal in club's 2-1 win over archrivals Chelsea in fourth round of Carabao Cup. In a remarkable stat, 35.5 percent of Rashford's Premier League goals have been scored against top sides such as Manchester City, Liverpool, Tottenham, Chelsea and Arsenal. forward, who celebrated his 22nd birthday on Thursday, can certainly be considered as best United have at moment. Let us look at top three match-winning goals from birthday boy since his arrival at Old Trafford.
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Manchester United vs FC Midtjylland, February 26, 2016
In February 2016, Rashford was a late addition to Manchester United starting line-up for ir second leg UEFA Europa League Round of 32 tie against Midtjylland after Anthony Martial was injured in a warm-up session. Rashford marked his first-team debut with two goals in second half as United won 5–1. Rashford's goal in 75th minute made him Manchester United's youngest ever scorer in any European competition, beating a record previously held by George Best, before finally being broken by Mason Greenwood in 2019–20 season. He was assisted by Guillermo Varela.
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Manchester United vs Arsenal, February 28, 2016
Rashford introduced himself to Premier League when facing one of United's main rivals back in February 2016, scoring twice against Arsenal on his debut in competition. United won that match 3-2 with just 39.2 percent of possession, and that in many ways could be key to unlocking exactly why forward is so successful on biggest of occasions. He scored first two goals of match, first goal showing glimpses of Rashford's finishing abilities. This performance is considered as one of his great performances for Old Trafford side.
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Chelsea vs Manchester United, October 31, 2019
It was a strike that made many fans remember Cristia Ronaldo when legendary winger was at United. And re are few higher praises than that for a young Manchester United forward as he scored an extraordinary free-kick that kcked Chelsea out of Carabao Cup to claim a place in quarter-finals. Rashford also showed cour in taking first-half penalty that had given United lead, especially after he missed from spot against rwich City in ir last Premier League game. But, as with his free-kick, it was a nerveless dead-ball strike and also meant that Rashford has w scored 52 goals in 184 games for United. His strike meant that United had a goal's lead and y were able to maintain it till end of game.
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10:53 IST, October 31st 2019