Marcus Rashford overtakes Eric Cantona in Man Utd scoring charts with 83rd goal vs Soton

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford overtook Red Devils legend Eric Cantona on club's list of all-time highest goal-scorers.  23-year-old striker found back of net in first half as he tched his 83rd goal for club. Rashfords's strike against Southampton took his goal tally to 83 goals in all competitions putting him above Cantona's 82 goals.

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Marcus Rashford will w have his eyes set on fellow England international David Beckham who has scored two more goals than Eric Cantona. However, Rashford is far away from top which sees current Derby County manr Wayne Rooney at helm of list. Rooney has scored 253 goals across all competitions for Manchester United and is followed up by Ryan Giggs, who has 93 fewer goals than Derby boss. While Giggs has 160 goals to his name Paul Scholes sits at fourth place with 155 goals to his tally.

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Man United vs Southampton

Manchester United thrashed Southampton as Reds went on to register a comprehensive 9-0 win at end of match. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men netted five goals in second half and took full advant of a 10-man Saints team who saw Alexandre Jankewitz being sent off in second minute of game.

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visitors were later reduced to nine men as Jan Bednarek was given his marching orders at 86th minute. Manchester United found ir mojo back in great style as Ole Gunner Solskjaer's men got back to winning ways after poor outings against Sheffield United and Arsenal previously which saw m gar just one point from two games. Currently slotted 2nd in Premier League standings, heavy win at Old Trafford sees Red Devils go on par with archrivals Manchester City as both clubs sit with 44 points to ir name.

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Speaking with BT Sport after thumping win, Rashford spoke about breaking Cantona's record. 23-year-old England international mentioned how Cantona is obviously a top player who did a lot for Manchester United. Expressing his happiness on going past Cantona's goal tally, Rashford said that he is pleased to go past and added that he just wanted to score more goals and keep helping team. Ending conversation by speaking on team's overall performance, Rashford added that it's always good to score lots of goals and that team is happy.

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