Manchester United suffered a comprehensive 3-0 defeat to Tottenham, with Gary Neville blasting Marcus Rashford for his poor play in the lead up to the first goal. The Red Devils were booed off the field at halftime, with their only goal coming from Brennan Johnson after an impressive run from Micky van de Ven. In the second half, United's situation worsened as Bruno Fernandes was shown a red card and goals from Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke put the game out of reach. Neville praised Van de Ven's remarkable run and criticized Rashford for giving away possession before criticizing fellow countryman Matthijs de Ligt for his weak defending.
In a matchup against Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United struggles to defend as Brennan Johnson scores an early goal for the visitors. Fans were left frustrated as United appeared to not have learned their lesson from a similar situation in their previous game against Twente. Former player Gary Neville expressed his disappointment with Marcus Rashford's lack of effort and defensive capabilities on live commentary. This could prove to be a costly mistake for Manchester United as they continue to struggle in the Premier League.
The new 36-team format of the Europa League kicks off tonight with a match between Manchester United and Twente. Fans can expect to see new addition, Ugarte, starting for United and Rashford returning to the team. Don't miss out on the action and join the discussion with #bbcfootball or follow the coverage through WhatsApp or text. Plus, don't forget to test your Europa League knowledge with our quiz. And, while you're at it, stay updated on the Carabao Cup matches tonight between Arsenal and Bolton and Liverpool and West Ham.
Manchester United's manager, Erik ten Hag, has defended his decision to bring off Alejandro Garnacho instead of Marcus Rashford during their defeat to Liverpool. The team suffered a 3-0 loss in the Premier League, with fans criticizing Rashford's performance. However, Ten Hag explained that both Garnacho and Joshua Zirkzee were not ready to play the full 90 minutes, and Rashford's attacking threat justified his presence on the field.
As the highly anticipated 2024/25 Fantasy Premier League season begins, Manchester United takes on Fulham with a new look team. Erik ten Hag hands full-back Noussair Mazraoui his debut, while new signings Matthijs de Ligt and Joshua Zirkzee have to settle for a spot on the bench. Amad Diallo and Marcus Rashford flank Bruno Fernandes, who could potentially line up as a false nine in this exciting start to the season.
During the Community Shield match between Manchester United and Manchester City, forward Marcus Rashford missed a crucial opportunity to score, leaving fans disappointed and upset. The 25-year-old, who has been under scrutiny for inconsistent performances and social media abuse, found himself in the firing line once again. Despite receiving a well-placed pass and having only the goalkeeper to beat, Rashford shockingly squandered the chance, leading to seething reactions from Manchester United supporters.
Striker Marcus Rashford, who has struggled with form and off-field issues, has reportedly caught the attention of PSG as a potential replacement for Kylian Mbappe. Manchester United, who are disappointed by the 26-year-old's dip in performance, are willing to let him leave this summer if the right offer comes along. However, Rashford must first indicate his interest in the move before Luis Enrique's side make a formal approach.
Former Manchester United player Rio Ferdinand discusses the club's ongoing recruitment struggles, with a string of big-money signings failing to live up to expectations. He points out that only three players - Bruno Fernandes, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic - have performed consistently at the level expected by the club since Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013. Another club legend, Gary Neville, has also criticized the team's recruitment, stating that it is only Fernandes who has met expectations as a signing in the last decade.
In an exclusive interview with MEN Sport, Michael Owen shares his belief that Marcus Rashford may have no other choice but to stay at Manchester United next season, given his likely high price tag. Despite rumors linking him with a move away, Rashford's poor form and off-field incidents have dampened his stock. With United looking for potential sales this summer, Rashford is not on the list of exceptions.
After a disappointing season under manager Erik ten Hag, former England Under-21s boss Stuart Pearce believes that Marcus Rashford has the potential to step up as a leader for Manchester United. Despite a strong finish to the season with a FA Cup victory, ten Hag's future at Old Trafford remains uncertain. Rashford's form has been inconsistent but Pearce is optimistic about the forward's potential to thrive under the right conditions.